wachttoren

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɑxˌtoː.rə(n)/

noun
Definitions
  • A watchtower, tower from where guards etc. can keep a watchful eye

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wacht (guard, watch, sentry, a watch) + Dutch, Flemish toren (tower).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

toren

Gloss

tower

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

楼, 塔

Emoji
🗼

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