OVERLOOK

Overlook

A scenic overlook, or just an overlook, observation point, lookout, viewing point or vista point is a high place where people can gather to view scenery, and to photograph it. Scenic overlooks are typically created alongside mountain roads, often as a simple turnouts where motorists can pull over onto pavement, gravel, or grass on the right-of-way. Many are larger, having parking areas, while some are off the road completely.

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overlook

Verb

  1. To look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of
    to overlook a valley from a hill
  2. Hence: To supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly
    to overlook a gang of laborers; to overlook one who is writing a letter
  3. To inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
  4. To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.
  5. To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it; to miss or omit in looking.
  6. To pretend not to have noticed, especially a mistake; to pass over without censure or punishment.


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