Signal Tower (Noun)
Meaning
A building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old signal tower stood tall beside the tracks, its wooden frame weathered to a soft gray from years of exposure to the elements.
- The train conductor received clearance to proceed from the signal tower operator, who waved a lantern to confirm the all-clear.
- After the accident, investigators reviewed footage from the signal tower's security cameras to determine the cause of the collision.
- As the last train of the day rumbled into the station, the signal tower's lights flickered on, casting a warm glow over the deserted platform.
- From the top of the signal tower, the operator had a commanding view of the entire rail yard, allowing her to coordinate the movement of trains with precision.