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crow's nest

[krohz-nest] / ˈkroʊzˌnɛst /
NOUN
conning tower
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It's the biggest problem I can see from my crow’s nest view as a professional info-intermediary in the science-to-public pipeline.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2024

Listed building consent has been approved by Blackpool Council to remove bulbs on the crow's nest of the Grade I listed landmark and install LED lights.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023

Kids can scramble up the bow and peer in the portholes of this red-and-black pirate ship, complete with masts, sails and a crow’s nest — and a slide and climbing walls too.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2020

The crow’s nest, where a lookout once shouted an infamous warning — “Iceberg right ahead!” — has vanished.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2019

Reed squinted at the crow’s nest and walked to Aly’s side.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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