Definition of watch

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Watch (v. i.) The period of the night during which a person does duty as a sentinel, or guard; the time from the placing of a sentinel till his relief; hence, a division of the night..

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Watchmaker :: Watchmaker (n.) One whose occupation is to make and repair watches.
Repeating :: Repeating (a.) Doing the same thing over again; accomplishing a given result many times in succession; as, a repeating firearm; a repeating watch..
Tend :: Tend (v. t.) To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks..
Presidential :: Presidential (a.) Presiding or watching over.
Tidewaiter :: Tidewaiter (n.) A customhouse officer who watches the landing of goods from merchant vessels, in order to secure payment of duties..
Cautious :: Cautious (a.) Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general..
Sentry :: Sentry (n.) Guard; watch, as by a sentinel..
Argus :: Argus (n.) One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
Hover :: Hover (v. i.) To hang about; to move to and fro near a place, threateningly, watchfully, or irresolutely..
Signal :: Signal (n.) A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action..
Slow :: Slow (superl.) Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow..
Oversee :: Oversee (v. t.) To superintend; to watch over; to direct; to look or see after; to overlook.
Supped :: Sunwise (adv.) In the direction of the sun's apparent motion, or from the east southward and westward, and so around the circle; also, in the same direction as the movement of the hands of a watch lying face upward..
Spy :: Spy (n.) One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.
Case :: Case (n.) A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cover) for a book..
Care :: Care (n.) The object of watchful attention or anxiety.
Mechanism :: Mechanism (n.) The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or relation of the parts of anything as adapted to produce an effect; as, the mechanism of a watch; the mechanism of a sewing machine; the mechanism of a seed pod..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be expectant; to look with expectation; to wait; to seek opportunity.
Charm :: Charm (n.) Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain..
Await :: Await (n.) A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.
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