The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
crow's-nest — crow s nest crow s nest (kr[=o]z n[e^]st ), n. (Naut.) A box or platform near the top of a mast, esp. in whalers, to shelter the man on the lookout. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crow's-nest — crow s′ nest or crow s′ nest n. 1) naut. navig. a platform or shelter for a lookout high on a ship s mast 2) trs any similar platform raised high above the ground, as a station for a traffic officer • Etymology: 1595–1605 … From formal English to slang
crow's-nest — [krōz′nest΄] n. 1. a small, partly enclosed platform near the top of a ship s mast, for the lookout 2. any platform like this … English World dictionary
crow's nest — crow s ,nest noun count a place near the top of a ship s MAST where a sailor stands to look out over the ocean … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
crow's-nest — ► NOUN ▪ a platform at the masthead of a vessel for a lookout to watch from … English terms dictionary
Crow's nest — For other meanings, see Crows Nest (disambiguation). Replica of Columbus Santa María, with crow s nest in the main mast. A crow s nest is a structure in the upper part of the mainmast of a ship or structure, that is used as a lookout point. This… … Wikipedia
crow's nest — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms crow s nest : singular crow s nest plural crow s nests a place near the top of a ship s mast where a sailor stands to look out over the sea … English dictionary
crow's-nest — /krohz nest /, n. 1. Naut. a platform or shelter for a lookout at or near the top of a mast. 2. any similar platform raised high above the ground, as a lookout or a station for a traffic officer. Also, crow s nest. [1595 1605] * * * … Universalium
crow's-nest — /krohz nest /, n. 1. Naut. a platform or shelter for a lookout at or near the top of a mast. 2. any similar platform raised high above the ground, as a lookout or a station for a traffic officer. Also, crow s nest. [1595 1605] … Useful english dictionary
crow's nest — N SING On a ship, the crow s nest is a small platform high up on the mast, where a person can go to look in all directions … English dictionary
