crowsnest
/ΛkroΚzΛnΙst/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
a small, high place on a ship where a person watches for land or danger.
When to Use
βοΈTechnicalπExam Vocabulary
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βThe sailor climbed up to the crowsnest to look for land.β
βFrom the crowsnest, you can see for miles across the ocean.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A small platform or shelter near the top of a ship's mast used as a lookout point.
βThe sailor climbed to the crowsnest to scan the horizon for land.β
Related Words
Synonyms:
lookoutwatchtowerobservation post
Word Family:
crowsnests