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PRONUNCIATION OF OBSERVATION TOWER

observation tower  [ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən ˈtaʊə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSERVATION TOWER

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Observation tower is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBSERVATION TOWER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

observation tower

Observation tower

An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision. They are usually at least 20 metres tall and made from stone, iron, and wood. Many modern towers are also used as TV towers, restaurants, or churches. The towers first appeared in Germany at the end of the 18th century, and their numbers steadily increased, especially after the invention of the elevator. Observation towers that are used as guard posts or observation posts over an extended period to overlook an area are commonly called watchtowers instead.

Definition of observation tower in the English dictionary

The definition of observation tower in the dictionary is a tall narrow tower that provides a panoramic view.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSERVATION TOWER


cauliflower
ˈkɒlɪˌflaʊə
empower
ɪmˈpaʊə
flour
ˈflaʊə
flower
ˈflaʊə
horsepower
ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə
hour
aʊə
kowtower
ˌkaʊˈtaʊə
manpower
ˈmænˌpaʊə
minitower
ˈmɪnɪˌtaʊə
our
aʊə
out-tower
ˌaʊtˈtaʊə
overtower
ˌəʊvəˈtaʊə
power
ˈpaʊə
shower
ˈʃaʊə
sour
ˈsaʊə
stour
staʊə
sunflower
ˈsʌnˌflaʊə
tower
ˈtaʊə
twenty-four-hour
ˈtwɛntɪˌfɔːʳˈaʊə
watchtower
ˈwɒtʃˌtaʊə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSERVATION TOWER

observable
observableness
observably
observance
observancy
observant
observantly
observation
observation balloon
observation car
observation deck
observation post
observation satellite
observation ward
observational
observationally
observative
observator
observatories
observatory

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSERVATION TOWER

bell tower
bestower
blower
clock tower
conning tower
control tower
cooling tower
follower
ivory tower
lower
Martello tower
mooring tower
mower
peel tower
round tower
shot tower
signal tower
stower
traffic control tower
water tower

Synonyms and antonyms of observation tower in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «observation tower» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBSERVATION TOWER

Find out the translation of observation tower to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of observation tower from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «observation tower» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

观测塔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

torre de observación
570 millions of speakers

English

observation tower
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अवलोकन टावर
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

برج المراقبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

смотровая башня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

torre de observação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পর্যবেক্ষণ টাওয়ার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tour d´observation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menara pemerhatian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aussichtsturm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

観測塔
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전망대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Menara observasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tháp quan sát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவனிப்பு கோபுரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निरीक्षण टॉवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gözlem kulesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

torre di osservazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wieża widokowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оглядова вежа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

turn de observare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πύργος παρατήρησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waarneming toring
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utsiktstorn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

observasjonstårn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of observation tower

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSERVATION TOWER»

The term «observation tower» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.143 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSERVATION TOWER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about observation tower

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSERVATION TOWER»

Discover the use of observation tower in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to observation tower and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Falls View Observation Tower and Old Burning Spring; Tales ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Elizabeth Gonder Weare, 2010
2
100 Classic Hikes in Texas
Observation Tower and Boardwalk • 103 and hides, an observation tower, inland and shoreline routes, and a 16-mile auto tour loop for the leg-weary. The refuge environs are protected from the ravages of the Gulf of Mexico by barrier islands ...
Dan Klepper
3
Frommer's Niagara Region
which will take you past the American Falls and daringly close to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, walk along the pathway to the “Crow's Nest” at the base of the Observation Tower, or take the Cave of the Winds guided walking tour, which ...
Melanie Chambers, 2008
4
Hiking Michigan
[6]. Then pass more interpretive plaques, view more marsh scenes, and arrive at an observation platform with viewing scopes (.9 mi.) [7]. Then pass another. After you cross the marsh, you will see a two-story observation tower overlooking the ...
Roger Storm, Susan Wedzel
5
The Mannerheim Line 1920-39: Finnish Fortifications of the ...
Then I sent my reserve machine-gun crew to the ruins of the nearest building, giving them the task of preventing the enemy from climbing onto the roof of our bunker, from which the observation tower had already been shot off. I sent away all ...
Bair Irincheev, 2013
6
Spirit Leveling in Vermont, 1896-1935
33 Smiths Mills, 2.5 mi. NE. of, 15 ft. S. of center line of old Smiths Mills rd., in root on E. side of 8-in. elm tree; wire nail 19. 62 Smiths Mills, 3.6 mi. NE. of, about 4 mi . S. of Forest Service observation tower, 1,000 ft. S. of junction of private T-rd.
John George Staack, 1938
7
House of Kidz
"Excuse me," I said to the guard sitting at the front desk, "I'm suppose to start working here today in the observation tower. Could you tell me where I should go ?" "Sure," he replied. "Downstairs in the dressing room you'll find Peter Gonzales.
Colin Cohen, 1998
8
100 Great Places Just North of New York City
The old stone observation tower that until recently stood on the high point of Ferncliff Forest, 350 feet above sea level, was used for National Geodetic Survey purposes. During World War II it was renovated and made into an observation tower ...
Steffen T. Kraehmer, 2009
9
Text and the City: Essays on Japanese Modernity
The internal space is organized around a central observation tower; a circular building divided into individual cells surrounds the tower and a courtyard occupies the space between them. One can think of the observation tower as the  ...
Ai Maeda, James A. Fujii, 2004
10
Exploring Wild South Florida
Tram Road The main “trail” is the 15-mile paved, loop road that leads to the Observation Tower. The road was built by Humbel Oil (now Exxon) in 1946 for oil drilling. The distance between the visitor center and the Observation Tower is seven ...
Susan D. Jewell, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSERVATION TOWER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term observation tower is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Clock Tower Reopens With Better Accessability
Up until this month's reopening, the 40-year old tower elevator stopped short of the observation tower landing. A short series of steps had to be ... «Santa Barbara Edhat, Jul 15»
2
Wind turbine dropped from i360 tower design
At 162 metres high, and with an observation pod rising to 450 feet, the i360 will be the tallest observation tower outside London. Situated close ... «Brighton & Hove Independent, Jul 15»
3
Art, architecture shine along the fjord in Oslo, Norway
A sculpture park stretches along the shore of the fjord and an observation tower designed by Piano yields interesting views of Oslo. Art has a ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
4
Bennington Museum Marks Year Filled with Acquisitions
I like to also look at it as metaphorical — as an observation tower." Recent visitors to the Bennington Museum are familiar with its Bennington ... «iBerkshires.com, Jul 15»
5
They Are Going To Do What?
This past week I heard about the “observation tower” that they want to build in Homestead. Again I said, “What?” Someone told me the tower ... «South Dade News Leader, Jul 15»
6
As police tower looms over Tompkins, petition calls for its removal
Asked about the observation tower, one man sitting at the chess tables, said, “I don't think it's appropriate.” He said he figured it was there “for ... «The Villager, Jul 15»
7
Braman, Raquel Regalado want SkyRise vote tossed
... court to overturn last summer's city vote approving the SkyRise Miami observation tower, citing missteps by the city her father leads as mayor. «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
8
The legend behind the books: the inside facts you probably didn't …
Following WWII and his stint as a filmmaker and cartoonist for the Army Signal Corps, Geisel and his wife purchased an old observation tower ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
9
Contractors staying busy at Lehi schools
... visitor-side bleachers at the football facility, baseball seating with bathrooms and storage, an observation tower and concessions. Near the ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»
10
Spring Valley residents hear about natural gem in PC
It already has an observation tower for bird watching and boardwalk trails that go into the marshes. There are plans to create even more trails ... «LaSalle News Tribune, Jul 15»

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