observatory

English Thesaurus

1. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	construction, structure,
definition	:	a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	observation dome,
definition	:	lookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	widow's walk,
definition	:	a lookout atop a coastal house (noun.artifact)

2. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	building, edifice,
definition	:	a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place (noun.artifact)

3. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	look out, watch, watch out,
definition	:	be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful (verb.perception)

derivation	:	look out, watch, watch out,
definition	:	be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful (verb.perception)