crow's nest
Definition of crow's nest
: a partly enclosed platform high on a ship's mast for use as a lookout; also : a similar lookout (as for traffic control)
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First Known Use of crow's nest
1818
CROW'S NEST Defined for English Language Learners
crow's nest
Definition of crow's nest for English Language Learners
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: a platform with short walls that is high on a ship's mast and from which you can see things (such as land and other ships) that are far away
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crow's nest
Definition of crow's nest for Students
: a partly enclosed place to stand high on the mast of a ship for use as a lookout
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