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Definition of firetower

firetower

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌtaʊ.ɚ/
fire · tow · er
Plural:firetowers
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firetower Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A tall, elevated structure, typically built on a mountain summit or high vantage point, providing housing and unobstructed visibility for a person whose duty is to watch for wildfires.

Example

"The ranger climbed to the top of the old wooden firetower to scan the dry forest for any signs of smoke."

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• Nearby Words

firestarter
firestorm
firethorn
firetower
firetrap
firetruck
firewalker

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firetower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firetower
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