NOUN | person | fire watcher | (during World War II in Britain) someone whose duty was to watch for fires caused by bombs dropped from the air |
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Meaning | (during World War II in Britain) someone whose duty was to watch for fires caused by bombs dropped from the air. | |
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Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
Broader | watchman, watcher, security guard | A guard who keeps watch |
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