Meaning of the word "observation tower" in English

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observation tower

US /ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən ˌtaʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən ˌtaʊ.ər/
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Noun

a structure used to view events from a long distance and having a 360-degree range of vision

Example:
We went up the observation tower to get a better view of the city.
The forest rangers use the observation tower to spot smoke from wildfires.