crowsnest
/ˈkroʊzˌnɛst/
B1 · Intermediate★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
船の上の小さな高い場所で、人が陸や危険を見張る場所。
When to Use
⚙️Technical📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“船乗りは陸を探すために、見張り台に登った。”
“見張り台からは、何マイルも海を見渡すことができる。”
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.”