firingtower

noun
UK /ˈfaɪərɪŋˌtaʊə/
US /ˈfaɪərɪŋˌtaʊər/

A tall building where soldiers stay and shoot from.

The soldiers watched the field from the firingtower.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tower used as a platform for launching weapons.

The old firingtower was rebuilt as a museum.

3. A high structure from which fireworks are set off.

Crowds gathered near the firingtower for the show.

4. A tower where a kiln or furnace is operated.

Smoke rose from the firingtower at the pottery.