HyperDic: lookout

English > 4 senses of the word lookout:
NOUNperson lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picketa person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
locationlookout, observation postan elevated post affording a wide view
artifactlookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatorya structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
actlookout, outlookthe act of looking out
lookout > pronunciation
Soundsluh'kaw.t
Rhymesabout ... workout: 67 rhymes with awt...
English > lookout: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event.
Synonymslookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket
Broaderwatchman, watcher, security guardA guard who keeps watch
Spanishcentinela, guarda, guardia, sentinel, vigilante
Catalanguàrdia, sentinella, vigilant
Verbslook outbe vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
English > lookout: 4 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningAn elevated post affording a wide view.
Synonymobservation post
Narrowermeteorological observation post, weather stationOne of a network / network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded
Broaderpost, stationThe position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
Spanishatalaya, mirador, puesto de observación
Catalanmirador, miranda, talaia
Verbslook outbe vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
English > lookout: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings.
Synonymsobservation tower, lookout station, observatory
Narrowerobservation domelookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory
widow's walkA lookout atop a coastal house
Broaderstructure, constructionA thing constructed
Spanishatalaya, observatorio
Catalanobservatori
Verbslook outbe vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
English > lookout: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe act of looking out.
Synonymoutlook
Broaderlook, looking, looking atThe act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Verbslook outbe vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

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