fire tower
AmericanEtymology
Origin of fire tower
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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At the top, a wooden fire tower offers 360-degree views of the forests, fields, valleys and crests spread out around the peak.
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2022
The trail to Heybrook Lookout has some decent elevation gain at 850 feet, but is a peaceful walk through the woods before arriving at the fire tower.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022
From the fire tower, take in the views of nearby peaks and the Olympic Mountains.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022
But I readily admit a fire tower in the wilderness is a bit extreme as far as getaways go.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2018
The summit was sun-warmed granite, hot to the touch, but there was a wisp of breeze—the first in days—and I found a shady spot beneath a disused fire tower.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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