a-watch

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analog watch: US spelling of analogue watch
analogue watch: A watch that displays time by means of a dial and hands, in contradistinction to a digital watch
death-watch beetle: A woodboring beetle, namely a beetle whose larvae are xylophagous
death-watch beetles: plural form of death-watch beetle
digital watch: A watch, usually electronic, that displays time in the form of numbers, rather than by a dial and hands
fire watch: In time of war or danger, the task of looking out for signs of fire caused by the dropping of incendiary devices etc
fire watch: The act of watching for the occurrence of fires. This is usually done with the intent of detecting fires early so that they can be extinguished quickly and damage to land and/or property can be prevented or minimalized. Fire watches are often employed in forested areas where the risk of fires is high (dry conditions, hot weather, etc) or in industrial settings where hot work (welding, metal grinding, etc) is occurring
graveyard watch: The middle watch on a ship, from midnight to 4 am
keep a close watch on: to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems
The prime minister asked the home secretary to keep a close watch on the flooding situation.
keep watch: To guard; to watch over someone or something
In the afternoon the sun shone hot in their faces, for there were no trees to offer them shade; so that before night Dorothy and Toto and the Lion were tired, and lay down upon the grass and fell asleep, with the Woodman and the Scarecrow keeping watch.
night watch: the guards on such a watch
night watch: a watch kept on some premises, or on a town, by guards during the night
on one's watch: During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility
Woods dismissed the idea that anyone could get away with election fraud on her watch.
on the watch: On duty as a guard or lookout; vigilant; alert
The department also notified its Bureau of Forestry and Electricity to be on the watch for ice on trees and power lines.
on watch: Alternative form of on the watch
pocket watch: A watch carried in the pocket, often with a closing cover and usually attached to a chain
pocket-watch: Attributive form of pocket watch
pocket-watch glister.
suicide watch: A period of monitoring of someone, especially a prisoner deemed likely to commit suicide, to ensure they do not commit suicide
watch: A particular time period when guarding is kept
The second watch of the night began at midnight.
watch: To act as a lookout
watch: To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention
Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
watch: A portable or wearable timepiece
More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.
watch: A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch
watch: To attend to dangers to or regarding
Watch what you say.
watch: To be awake
So on the morne Sir Trystram, Sir Gareth and Sir Dynadan arose early and went unto Sir Palomydes chambir, and there they founde hym faste aslepe, for he had all nyght wacched .
watch: 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)
watch: To mind, attend, or guard
He has to watch the kids that afternoon.
watch: To look at, see, or view for a period of time
I'm tired of watching TV.
watch: To be vigilant or on one's guard
watch: A person or group of people who guard
The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.
watch: To be wary or cautious of
You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
watch: To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil
watch cap: A knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch
watch glass: An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a simple slightly concave circle of glass. It is a general utility item, used to hold small samples, to evaporate liquids, to cover a beaker, and so on
watch in two: The practice of having two alternate watches aboard a ship or vessel
watch it: To be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative)
Hey, watch it! You nearly hit me.
watch like a hawk: to observe (someone or something) closely and keenly
watch lists: plural form of watch list
watch night: The night during which January 1 enters
The first watch night services ever held in Grace Protestant Episcopal Church were but poorly attended,... .
watch one's mouth: To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language
watch one's mouth: In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances
watch one's step: To move cautiously
watch one's step: To be cautious
watch out: To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative
Watch out for low doorways, so you don’t hit your head.
watch over: To guard and protect
She stayed up all night to watch over the sick infant.
watch paint dry: To watch something that has virtually no movement, hence, something very boring
I expected his new play to be as good as the last, but it was like watching paint dry.
watch pocket: A small pocket in the waistband of mens' trousers or other garment for carrying a pocket watch
watch the world go by: To pause and remain still whilst doing nothing but surveying the environment around oneself
I think I'll just sit under this tree and watch the world go by.
watch this space: An indication that a development will follow
watch your six: watch your back
watch-cap: Alternative spelling of watch cap
watch: {v} not to sleep, to guard, tend, observe
watch: {n} a guard, sentinel, pocket-timepiece, the space of time in which one person watches
helsinki watch: Human Rights Watch (formerly Helsinki Watch) is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo, Toronto, and Washington D.C
human rights watch: Human Rights Watch (formerly Helsinki Watch) is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo, Toronto, and Washington D.C
watch glass: (Kimya) A watch glass is a circular, slightly piece of glass used in chemistry as a surface to evaporate a liquid, to hold solids while being weighed, or as a cover for a beaker. The latter use is generally applied to prevent dust or other particles entering the beaker; the watch glass does not completely seal the beaker, and so gas exchanges still occur
watch your back: Be careful of the people around you, making certain that they do nothing to harm you: "I have to watch my back at work - there are a lot of people who would like my job."
watch your p's and q's: (deyim) Be polite, mind your manners: "At the banquet, remember your manners. Watch your P's and Q's."