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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

The crow’s nest from which a lookout shouted, “Iceberg, right ahead!” disappeared.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2021

Behind a small balcony that the company calls the crow’s nest is the ledge where the “Titanic” orchestra of 17 will nestle.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2016

“Shun the crow’s nest and your enlightenment will be sweeter than its poison intoxication,” the captain tells me.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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