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Pivot :: Pivot (n.) The end of a shaft or arbor which rests and turns in a support; as, the pivot of an arbor in a watch..

Watch :: 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..

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

Await :: Await (v. i.) To watch.

Watchmaker :: Watchmaker (n.) One whose occupation is to make and repair watches.

Pervigilation :: Pervigilation (n.) Careful watching.

Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place; -- said of a buoy.

Wait :: Wait (v. i.) One who watches; a watchman.

Observant :: Observant (a.) Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits..

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

Regardant :: Regardant (v. t.) Looking behind; looking backward watchfully.

Balance Wheel :: Balance wheel () A wheel which regulates the beats or pulses of a watch or chronometer, answering to the pendulum of a clock; -- often called simply a balance..

Bewake :: Bewake (v. t. & i.) To keep watch over; to keep awake.

Deathwatch :: Deathwatch (n.) A small wingless insect, of the family Psocidae, which makes a similar but fainter sound; -- called also deathtick..

Roundhouse :: Roundhouse (n.) A constable's prison; a lockup, watch-house, or station house..

Beat :: Beat (v. i.) A round or course which is frequently gone over; as, a watchman's beat..

Pernoctalian :: Pernoctalian (n.) One who watches or keeps awake all night.

Follow :: Follow (v. t.) To watch, as a receding object; to keep the eyes fixed upon while in motion; to keep the mind upon while in progress, as a speech, musical performance, etc.; also, to keep up with; to understand the meaning, connection, or force of, as of a course of thought or argument..

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..

Jealous :: Jealous (a.) Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously watchful.

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