Lookout

  • 11lookout — noun 1) he saw the smoke from the lookout Syn: observation post, lookout point, lookout station, lookout tower, watchtower 2) a scenic lookout Syn: view, vista, prospect, panorama, scene, aspect …

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  • 12lookout — The exercise of ordinary diligence requires that the driver of a motor vehicle be on the lookout for other travelers so that he may avoid placing himself or them in peril. As variously expressed, the rule requires that a motorist maintain a… …

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  • 13lookout — The exercise of ordinary diligence requires that the driver of a motor vehicle be on the lookout for other travelers so that he may avoid placing himself or them in peril. As variously expressed, the rule requires that a motorist maintain a… …

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  • 14lookout — UK [ˈlʊkaʊt] / US [ˈlʊkˌaʊt] noun [countable] Word forms lookout : singular lookout plural lookouts 1) someone who is responsible for watching for danger and warning other people 2) a place that is suitable for watching whether someone or… …

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  • 15lookout — look|out [ luk,aut ] noun count 1. ) someone who is responsible for watching for danger and warning other people 2. ) a place that is suitable for watching whether someone or something is coming, especially in a dangerous situation be on the… …

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  • 16lookout — noun 1》 a place from which to keep watch or view landscape.     ↘a person stationed to keep watch. 2》 informal, chiefly Brit. a good or bad prospect or outcome. Phrases be one s (own) lookout Brit. informal be one s own responsibility or problem …

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  • 17lookout — /ˈlʊkaʊt / (say lookowt) noun 1. the act of looking out. 2. a watch kept, as for something that may come or happen: *If you re on the lookout for a prince you can forget about kissing a frog –aap news, 2000. 3. a person or group stationed or… …

  • 18lookout — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. vigilance, concern (inf.); observatory; watch, sentinel; prospect, vista. See vision, warning, business, care, expectation, defense. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A place of vantage] Syn. outlook, view,… …

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  • 19lookout — noun 1) the lookout sighted sails Syn: watchman, watch, guard, sentry, sentinel, observer 2) Brit.; informal that s your lookout Syn: problem, concern …

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  • 20Lookout — A lookout or look out is a person on a ship in charge of the observation of the sea for hazards, other ships, land, etc. Lookouts report anything they see and or hear. When reporting contacts, lookouts give information such as, bearing of the… …

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