crow's-nest


crow's-nest

(krōz′nĕst′)n.1. A small lookout platform with a protective railing, located near the top of a ship's mast or superstructure.2. A similar lookout platform located ashore.

crow's-nest

n (Nautical Terms) a lookout platform high up on a ship's mast

crow's′-nest`

or crow's′ nest`,



n. 1. a platform or shelter for a lookout high on a ship's mast. 2. any similar platform raised high above the ground, as a station for a traffic officer. [1595–1605]
Translations

crow

(krəu) noun1. the name given to a number of large birds, generally black. 烏鴉 鸦,乌鸦 2. the cry of a cock. 公雞啼叫聲 雄鸡的啼叫声 verb1. (past tense crew) to utter the cry of a cock. 公雞啼叫 雄鸡啼叫2. to utter a cry of delight etc. The baby crowed with happiness. 歡叫 (小孩)欢叫 ˌcrow's-ˈnest noun a shelter at the masthead of a ship, used as a lookout post. 船桅上的看台 桅上守望台