crowsnest
/ˈkroʊzˌnɛst/
B1 · Intermediate★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
un lugar pequeño y alto en un barco donde una persona vigila para ver tierra o peligro.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“El marinero subió a la cofa para buscar tierra.”
“Desde la cofa, se pueden ver kilómetros a través del océano.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A small platform or shelter near the top of a ship's mast used as a lookout point.
“The sailor climbed to the crowsnest to scan the horizon for land.”