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Lookout
01
the act of observing one's surroundings to detect potential danger, threats, or opportunities
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
lookouts
Examples
The ship had a lookout posted to spot any incoming vessels.
02
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
03
an elevated post affording a wide view
04
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
Lexical Tree
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