crow's-nest

C c

Definitions of crow's-nest word

noun crow's-nest Nautical. a platform or shelter for a lookout at or near the top of a mast. 1
noun crow's-nest any similar platform raised high above the ground, as a lookout or a station for a traffic officer. 1
noun crow's-nest Alternative spelling of crow's nest. 0

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.