What does lookout mean?we found 4 entries for the meaning of lookout
 

Lookout \Look"out`\, n.

1. A careful looking or watching for any object or event. [1913 Webster]

2. The place from which such observation is made. [1913 Webster]

3. A person engaged in watching; a sentinel; a sentry. [1913 Webster]

4. Object or duty of forethought and care; responsibility. [Colloq.]

[1913 Webster]

on the lookout for in search of; looking for. [PJC]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

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Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
 

 

lookout

noun

1: a person employed to watch for something to happen [syn: lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket]
2: an elevated post affording a wide view [syn: observation post]
3: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings [syn: observation tower, lookout station, observatory]
4: the act of looking out [syn: outlook]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

Lookout \Look"out`\, n.

1. A careful looking or watching for any object or event.

2. The place from which such observation is made.

3. A person engaged in watching.

4. Object or duty of forethought and care; responsibility. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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