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crowsnest

/ˈkroʊzˌnɛst/
B1 · Intermediate☆☆☆☆
noun

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.

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Word Family:
crowsnests

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