LOOKOUT

lookout, outlook

(noun) the act of looking out

lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatory

(noun) a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

lookout, observation post

(noun) an elevated post affording a wide view

lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket

(noun) a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Lookout

A census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States.

Anagrams

• outlook

Etymology

Noun

lookout (plural lookouts)

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.

Synonym: lookout man

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).

Synonyms

• sentry

• surveillance

• vigil

• watch

Anagrams

• outlook

Source: Wiktionary


Look"out`, n.

1. A careful looking or watching for any object or event.

2. The place from which such observation is made.

3. A person engaged in watching.

4. Object or duty of forethought and care; responsibility. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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