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lookout

/lʊkˈaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lookout mean?

noun, verb

A place or position from which something can be seen or watched; a person who is responsible for watching something, especially a person in a tower or on a high point.

Example

"The lookout in the lighthouse spotted the ship in distress and alerted the coast guard."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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