name · noun · 12 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Australian:/ˈlʊkæɔt/
New-Zealand:/ˈlʊkæʊt/
Scotland:/ˈlʉkʌʊt/
Northern-Ireland:/ˈlʉkɐʏt/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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name
Meaning 1
A census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 2
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came.
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noun
Meaning 4
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The raid failed when the lookout noticed the enemy group.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lookout man, watchout
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 5
A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Every person's interest is his own lookout.
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noun
Meaning 7
An observation window.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 8
A joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and providing a nailing surface for the fascia boards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, construction, manufacturing
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: outlooker
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 9
the act of looking out
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: outlook
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: look, looking, looking at
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noun
Meaning 10
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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