lookout tower

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a tower built in a high place to watch for things like fires or enemy attacks

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  • The old lookout tower offered panoramic views of the forest.
  • Armed guards manned the lookout towers.
  • Firefighters used the lookout tower to spot distant smoke.
  • The forest ranger climbed the lookout tower every morning to spot fires.
  • From the lookout tower, guards could see for miles.
  • From the top of the lookout tower, they had a panoramic view of the coastline.
  • A new lookout tower was constructed after the last one collapsed.
  • They decided to build a new lookout tower in the wilderness area.
  • Visitors climbed the lookout tower to admire the scenery.
  • The old lookout tower stood precariously on the cliff edge.
  • The park ranger was stationed at the lookout tower during peak season.
  • Visitors can ascend the historic lookout tower for a small fee.
  • They built a temporary lookout tower to monitor the construction site.
  • A strong wind shook the wooden lookout tower.
  • The ancient castle had several lookout towers for defense.
  • During wartime, many coastal areas were equipped with lookout towers.
  • Climbing to the top of the lookout tower was quite an effort.
  • The children pretended the treehouse was a secret lookout tower.
  • The children pretended the treehouse was a secret lookout tower.
  • We spotted a deer from the lookout tower near the lake.