Definition of watch

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Watch (v. t.) To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and observation; as, to watch the progress of a bill in the legislature..

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Clock :: Clock (n.) A watch, esp. one that strikes..
Outlook :: Outlook (n.) The act of looking out; watch.
Starch :: Starblowlines (n. pl.) The men in the starboard watch.
Scout :: Scout (v. t.) To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout..
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..
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..
Watchman :: Watchman (n.) Specifically, one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night..
Ward :: Ward (a.) The act of guarding; watch; guard; guardianship; specifically, a guarding during the day. See the Note under Watch, n., 1..
Surveillants :: Surveillance (n.) Oversight; watch; inspection; supervision.
Await :: Await (v. t.) To watch for; to look out for.
Fob :: Fob (n.) A little pocket for a watch.
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..
Observant :: Observant (a.) Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits..
Dummy :: Dummy (a.) Fictitious or sham; feigned; as, a dummy watch..
Preside :: Preside (v. i.) To exercise superintendence; to watch over.
Eyeservant :: Eyeservant (n.) A servant who attends faithfully to his duty only when watched.
Ticktack :: Ticktack (adv.) With a ticking noise, like that of a watch..
Wait :: Wait (v. i.) One who watches; a watchman.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece..
Watch :: Watch (n.) An allotted portion of time, usually four hour for standing watch, or being on deck ready for duty. Cf. Dogwatch..
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