Word Finder - watches

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A portable or wearable timepiece.

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More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.

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The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

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A particular time period when guarding is kept.

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The second watch of the night began at midnight.

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A person or group of people who guard.

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The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.

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The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.

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A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

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A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501).

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The act of seeing, or viewing, for a period of time.

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To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

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I'm tired of watching TV.

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To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

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Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.

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To mind, attend, or guard.

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He has to watch the kids that afternoon.

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To be wary or cautious of.

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You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.

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To attend to dangers to or regarding.

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Watch what you say.

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To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.

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To be vigilant or on one's guard.

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For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away.

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To act as a lookout.

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(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place.

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To be awake.

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To be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly.