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单词 crow's nest
释义

crow's nest

noun

: a partly enclosed platform high on a ship's mast for use as a lookout
also : a similar lookout (as for traffic control)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Besides its standard-issue gourmet kitchen and spacious family rooms, the home also includes a gym, basketball court, game room, grill area, and crow's nest. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 27 Mar. 2019 The top deck of the staircase offer's a kind of crow's nest outpost with new and striking views of the Lindner Family Tennis Center property. Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, 24 June 2018 No Bird Box blindfolds here, please: that crow's nest plus several screened and open porches offer views of the Atlantic—plus the property's sparkling pool. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 27 Mar. 2019 Besides its standard-issue gourmet kitchen and spacious family rooms, the home also includes a gym, basketball court, game room, grill area, and crow's nest. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 27 Mar. 2019 There's a climbing wall for energetic little ones: A zipline for thrill-seekers (don't worry, grandpa supervises):And a footbridge up to the crow's nest. Lauren Piro, House Beautiful, 9 Oct. 2015 The top deck of the staircase offer's a kind of crow's nest outpost with new and striking views of the Lindner Family Tennis Center property. Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, 24 June 2018 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

crow's nest

noun

: a partly enclosed place to stand high on the mast of a ship for use as a lookout

crow's nest

noun

as in tower

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tower
  • overlook
  • observatory
  • outlook
  • aerie
  • watchtower
  • lookout
  • promontory
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