What does Watchtower mean?
Definitions for Watchtower
ˈwɒtʃˌtaʊ ərwatch·tow·er
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Watchtower.
Princeton's WordNet
watchtowernoun
an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies
Wiktionary
watchtowernoun
an observation tower, in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires etc
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Watchtowernoun
Tower on which a centinel was placed for the sake of prospect.
Etymology: watch and tower.
In the day-time she sitteth in a watchtower, and flieth most by night. Francis Bacon.
Up unto the watchtower get,
And see all things despoil’d of fallacies. John Donne.To hear the lark begin his flight,
And singing startle the dull night
From his watchtower in the skies,
’Till the dappled dawn doth rise. John Milton.The senses in the head, as sentinels in a watchtower, convey to the soul the impressions of external objects. John Ray.
Wikipedia
Watchtower
A watchtower or watch tower is a type of fortification used in many parts of the world. It differs from a regular tower in that its primary use is military and from a turret in that it is usually a freestanding structure. Its main purpose is to provide a high, safe place from which a sentinel or guard may observe the surrounding area. In some cases, non-military towers, such as religious towers, may also be used as watchtowers.
ChatGPT
watchtower
A watchtower is a type of fortified structure, typically tall and strong, that is built to provide a high, safe place where a person can observe the surrounding area. This is often used for defensive purposes in order to spot potential threats, enemies, or dangers from a distance. Watchtowers can also be used for other purposes such as signaling or for religious rites. They are commonly found in fortresses, castles, along borders or on military bases.
Webster Dictionary
Watchtowernoun
a tower in which a sentinel is placed to watch for enemies, the approach of danger, or the like
Wikidata
Watchtower
A watchtower is a type of fortification used in many parts of the world. It differs from a regular tower in that its primary use is military, and from a turret in that it is usually a freestanding structure. Its main purpose is to provide a high, safe place from which a sentinel or guard may observe the surrounding area. In some cases, non-military towers, such as religious pagodas, may also be used as watchtowers. An example of nonmilitary watchtower in history is the one of Jerusalem. Though the Hebrews used it to keep a watch for approaching armies, the religious authorities forbade the taking of weapons up into the tower as this would require bringing weapons through the temple. Rebuilt by King Herod, that watchtower was renamed after Mark Antony, his friend who battled against Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus and lost.
Suggested Resources
watchtower
Song lyrics by watchtower -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by watchtower on the Lyrics.com website.
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Watchtower in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Watchtower in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Popularity rank by frequency of use
References
Translations for Watchtower
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- talaiaCatalan, Valencian
- WachturmGerman
- σκοπιάGreek
- gardoturoEsperanto
- atalayaSpanish
- tour de guetFrench
- ugẹleIgbo
- torre di guardiaItalian
- 望楼Japanese
- turre custodum usqueLatin
- vakttårnNorwegian
- vakttårnNorwegian
- [[torre]] [[de]] [[observação]]Portuguese
- сторожева́я ба́шняRussian
- stražara, stražarnicaSerbo-Croatian
- vakttornSwedish
- gözlem kulesiTurkish
- וואַטטשטאָווערYiddish
Get even more translations for Watchtower »
Translation
Find a translation for the Watchtower definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Watchtower." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/Watchtower>.
Discuss these Watchtower definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In