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English noun: lookout

1. lookout (person) a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event


Synonymslookout man, picket, scout, sentinel, sentry, spotter, watch


Broader (hypernym)security guard, watcher, watchman

2. lookout (location) an elevated post affording a wide view


Synonymsobservation post


Broader (hypernym)post, station


Narrower (hyponym)meteorological observation post, weather station

3. lookout (artifact) a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings


Synonymslookout station, observation tower, observatory


Broader (hypernym)construction, structure


Narrower (hyponym)observation dome, widow's walk

4. lookout (act) the act of looking out


Synonymsoutlook


Broader (hypernym)look, looking, looking at









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