wachttoren

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of wacht (watch, guard) +‎ toren (tower).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑxˌtoː.rə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: wacht‧to‧ren

Noun

wachttoren m (plural wachttorens, diminutive wachttorentje n)

  1. a watchtower, tower from where guards etc. can keep a watchful eye

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: wagtoring