watchhouse in a sentence
n.
Definition
A watchhouse is a building, often located near the sea, used for observation and shelter, particularly by lighthouse keepers.
Sample Sentences
- The old watchhouse stood on the cliff, overlooking the turbulent sea.
- During the storm, the lighthouse keeper took shelter in the watchhouse.
- Historically, the watchhouse served as a lookout point for incoming ships.
- We found the watchhouse abandoned, but remnants of its past were still visible.
- The coastal community restored the watchhouse as a historical landmark for tourists.
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