Overview of noun look_out

The noun lookout has 4 senses

• lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket -- (a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event)


• lookout, observation post -- (an elevated post affording a wide view)


• lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatory -- (a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings)


• lookout, outlook -- (the act of looking out)

Overview of verb look_out

The verb look out has 2 senses

• watch, look out, watch out -- (be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!")


• look out -- (to protect someone's interests; "A man's gotta look out for his family")