[DOC] [TLE] Crow's nest - Wikipedia [PAR] A crow's nest is a structure in the upper part of the main mast of a ship or a 
structure that is used as a lookout point. This position ensured the best view for 
lookouts to spot approaching hazards, other ships, or land. ... A crow's nest works 
in most environments and provides a good lookout point (hence the name) when 
built in... [DOC] [TLE] Pirate Dictionary - The Pirate Ship [PAR] Able Seaman - A capable and good sailor. ... Crow's Nest - A lookout point at the 
top of the highest mast of a ship. Cutlass ... Gangplank - A plank of wood put on 
the side of a ship and rested on land, so that people can get on and off the ship. [DOC] [TLE] crow's nest - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus [PAR] "crow's nest" definition: platform for a lookout at or near the top of a mast. ... upper 
part of the main mast of a ship or structure that is used as a lookout point. This 
position ensured the best view of the approaching hazards, other ships or land. ... 
a small closed space near the top of a ship's mast, from which a person can see 
in... [DOC] [TLE] A Pirate's Glossary of Terms - The Pirate's Treasure [PAR] barque (also bark) - A sailing ship with from three to five masts, all of them square
-rigged .... Compass - A navigational instrument with 32 points to determine 
direction. ... of a mast, where a lookout could have a better view when watching 
for sails or for land. ... It was used for fighting in close quarters, as well as cutting 
rope. [DOC] [TLE] Pirate Glossary - Black Bart's Locker [PAR] ABBEY LUBBER : A loiterer that could work but will not. ... ALOFT : The top part of 
the masts and rigging. .... CARDINAL POINTS : The general name for the north, 
east, south and west points ... A good place to watch out for other ships or land. 
.... LOOKOUT : A crew member posted to keep watch, often from the crow's nest,... [DOC] [TLE] Pirate Glossary (Talk Like a Pirate!) - ReservationsBVI.com [PAR] talk like a pirate with this pirate glossary, nautical store, pirate store, ships store, 
boat ... crow's nest - A small platform, sometimes enclosed, near the top of a mast, 
where a lookout could have a better view when watching for sails or for land. ... 
The sword has only one cutting edge and may or may not have a useful point. [DOC] [TLE] Appendix:Glossary of nautical terms - Wiktionary [PAR] Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet in length. anchor watch ... 
reaching from the rear of the vessel to the mast heads, used to support the mast. 
.... as the crow flies - A direct line between two points (which might cross land) 
which ..... A lookout is stationed here, and men who are working on the main yard 
will... [DOC] [TLE] Maritime Terms and Definitions - American Merchant Marine at War [PAR] Awning: A canvas canopy secured over the ship's deck as a protection from ... for 
carrying water ballast and capable of being flooded or pumped out at will. ... 
Boxing the compass: Calling names of the points of the compass in order. ... 
Cockpit: The well of a sailing vessel, especially a small boat, for the wheel and 
steerman. [DOC] [TLE] The Pirate Republic Bar, Seafood & Grill Calendar [PAR] Bilge rat  A rat that lives in the dirtiest, smelliest and lowest part of a ship. This is 
not a ... Crow's Nest  A lookout point at the top of the highest mast of a ship. [DOC] [TLE] Glossary; Over 500 sailing & nautical terms defined. - School of Sailing [PAR] In the middle of the boat; as in: You will find the galley amidships. anchor. ... of 
the mast to the stern of the boat; as in: Your backstay seems to be tensioned ... 
Point of sail

Question: It can be a lookout point on land as well as on top of a ship's mast
Answer: Crow\'s Nest