lookoutplatform
nounUK /ˈlʊkaʊt ˈplætfɔːm/
US /ˈlʊkaʊt ˈplætfɔːrm/
A high place where someone stands to watch for things far away.
The sailor climbed the lookoutplatform to see if land was near.
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2. A raised structure on a ship used for spotting hazards or other vessels.
From the lookoutplatform, the crew spotted an iceberg ahead.
3. A spot in a forest or park built for watching wildlife or fires.
Rangers use the lookoutplatform to scan the hills for smoke.
4. A figurative position of advantage for observing a situation.
From her lookoutplatform in the newsroom, she saw every story coming.