Crows Nest
Sailor's high platform
A crow's nest is a platform or enclosed lookout near the top of a ship's mast, where a sailor watches for land, ice, or other vessels.
The term extends to any elevated observation point: The DJ booth was a crow's nest overlooking the dance floor.
Also spelled *crow's-nest* or *crowsnest*.
- lookoutWatcher or vista point
- lookout pointElevated observation site
- mastVessel's sail support
- tall shipLarge traditional sailing vessel
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
sailor · sea legs · perch · watch · telescope · rigging · seagull · harbor · horizon · platform · climb · captain · pirate · spyglass · land ho · maritime · high seas · bird
- Lower North Shore
- Northern SydneyHornsby, Gordon, Roseville, St Ives, Willoughby
Crows Nestbilge
Ship's water-collecting depths
hold · keel · below decks · cargo hold · steerage
Crows Nestblind spot
Area of blocked perception
below decks · hold · brig · galley
Crows Nestcaptain's quarters
Commander's shipboard living space
cabin · below decks · berth · wardroom · galley
crow, nest, crows, nests, crowed, crowing, nested, nesting, nester