lookout
Meaning
- A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
- A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
- A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
- A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
- One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
- An observation window.
- A joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and providing a nailing surface for the fascia boards.
Synonyms
observation tower
lookout man
watchout
lookout station
heholder
altertness
watch-keeping
Translations
Ausguck
sentinella
mirador
vigilant
sentinela
gardeFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
Etymology
Deverbal from look out.
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