crow's nest

Example Sentences

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"We're like the crow's nest on a ship," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

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

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

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2019

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

In the morning, the bartender calls me up to the crow’s nest to make me my cocktail.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman