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Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be expectant; to look with expectation; to wait; to seek opportunity.

Clock :: Clock (n.) A machine for measuring time, indicating the hour and other divisions by means of hands moving on a dial plate. Its works are moved by a weight or a spring, and it is often so constructed as to tell the hour by the stroke of a hammer on a bell. It is not adapted, like the watch, to be carried on the person..

Stem :: Stem (n.) Anything resembling a stem or stalk; as, the stem of a tobacco pipe; the stem of a watch case, or that part to which the ring, by which it is suspended, is attached..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch..

Will :: Will (n.) To give or direct the disposal of by testament; to bequeath; to devise; as, to will one's estate to a child; also, to order or direct by testament; as, he willed that his nephew should have his watch..

Circumspective :: Circumspective (a.) Looking around every way; cautious; careful of consequences; watchful of danger.

Wakeful :: Wakeful (a.) Not sleeping; indisposed to sleep; watchful; vigilant.

Speculator :: Speculator (n.) One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher..

Lunette :: Lunette (n.) A kind of watch crystal which is more than ordinarily flattened in the center; also, a species of convexoconcave lens for spectacles..

Swate :: Swatch (n.) A piece, pattern, or sample, generally of cloth..

Catch :: Catch (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch..

Espy :: Espy (v. t.) To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.

Waking :: Waking (n.) A watch; a watching.

Scout :: Scout (v. t.) To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout..

Balance Wheel :: Balance wheel () A ratchet-shaped scape wheel, which in some watches is acted upon by the axis of the balance wheel proper (in those watches called a balance)..

Tout :: Tout (n.) One who secretly watches race horses which are in course of training, to get information about their capabilities, for use in betting..

Abide :: Abide (v. t.) To wait for; to be prepared for; to await; to watch for; as, I abide my time..

Spiral :: Spiral (a.) Winding or circling round a center or pole and gradually receding from it; as, the spiral curve of a watch spring..

Watchword :: Watchword (n.) A sentiment or motto; esp., one used as a rallying cry or a signal for action..

Guard :: Guard (v. i.) To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes..

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