Wehrturm

watchtower, defensive tower

noun VEHR-toorm Rare

Usage Note

Wehrturm is a defensive or watchtower that formed part of a city wall or castle. Many German medieval towns still have surviving Wehrtürme. Plural Wehrtürme.

Examples

"Der mittelalterliche Wehrturm steht noch heute am nördlichen Stadttor."

Natural Translation

The medieval watchtower still stands today at the northern town gate.

Literal Translation

The medieval defensive-tower stands still today at the northern city-gate.

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