1. (

• lookout ,
• lookout_man ,
• sentinel ,
• sentry ,
• watch ,
• spotter ,
• scout ,
• picket ,

) a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event ;

2. (

• lookout ,
• observation_post

) an elevated post affording a wide view ;

3. (

• lookout ,
• observation_tower ,
• lookout_station ,
• observatory ,

) a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings ;

4. (

• lookout ,
• outlook

) the act of looking out ;