- fire tower
- noun Date: 1827 a tower (as in a forest) from which a watch for fires is maintained
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fire tower — n. a tower, usually in a forest, where a lookout is posted to watch for fires and give the alarm … English World dictionary
fire tower — fire′ tow er n. a tower, as on a mountain, from which a watch for fires is kept • Etymology: 1820–30 … From formal English to slang
fire tower — 1. a tower, as on a mountain, from which a watch for fires is kept. 2. See drill tower. [1820 30] * * * … Universalium
fire tower — noun a watchtower where a lookout is posted to watch for fires • Hypernyms: ↑watchtower … Useful english dictionary
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