NOUN | person | lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event |
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location | lookout, observation post | an elevated post affording a wide view | |
artifact | lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatory | a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings | |
act | lookout, outlook | the act of looking out |
Sounds | luh'kaw.t | |
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Rhymes | about ... workout: 67 rhymes with awt... |
Meaning | A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. | |
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Synonyms | lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket | |
Broader | watchman, watcher, security guard | A guard who keeps watch |
Spanish | centinela, guarda, guardia, sentinel, vigilante | |
Catalan | guàrdia, sentinella, vigilant | |
Verbs | look out | be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful |
Meaning | An elevated post affording a wide view. | |
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Synonym | observation post | |
Narrower | meteorological observation post, weather station | One of a network / network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded |
Broader | post, station | The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand |
Spanish | atalaya, mirador, puesto de observación | |
Catalan | mirador, miranda, talaia | |
Verbs | look out | be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful |
Meaning | A structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings. | |
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Synonyms | observation tower, lookout station, observatory | |
Narrower | observation dome | lookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory |
widow's walk | A lookout atop a coastal house | |
Broader | structure, construction | A thing constructed |
Spanish | atalaya, observatorio | |
Catalan | observatori | |
Verbs | look out | be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful |
Meaning | The act of looking out. | |
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Synonym | outlook | |
Broader | look, looking, looking at | The act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually |
Verbs | look out | be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful |
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