widow's walk in English
noun
1
a railed or balustraded platform built on a roof, originally in early New England houses, typically for providing an unimpeded view of the sea.
The rambling old beach house had a dozen or more rooms, attics, walk-in closets with hidden panels and a widow's walk that gave a view of the ocean.
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1. Shawl pulled tightly about her frail shoulders, blushed by fever, she was standing in front of the widow's walk windows, desperately hoping to catch a glimpse of her husband's returning sails.
2. 29 Shawl pulled tightly about her frail shoulders, blushed by fever, she was standing in front of the widow's walk windows, desperately hoping to catch a glimpse of her husband's returning sails.