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

Lookout :: Lookout (n.) A careful looking or watching for any object or event.

Bezel :: Bezel (n.) The rim which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set..

Pendant :: Pendant (n.) The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended..

Verge :: Verge (n.) The spindle of a watch balance, especially one with pallets, as in the old vertical escapement. See under Escapement..

Counterwait :: Counterwait (v. t.) To wait or watch for; to be on guard against.

Watchtower :: Watchtower (n.) A tower in which a sentinel is placed to watch for enemies, the approach of danger, or the like..

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

Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Hence, devotional watching; waking for prayer, or other religious exercises..

Timer :: Timer (n.) A timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses, machinery, etc..

Parole :: Parole (n.) A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards..

Dextrally :: Dextrally (adv.) Towards the right; as, the hands of a watch rotate dextrally..

Password :: Password (n.) A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign.

Finger :: Finger (n.) Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion..

Wake :: Wake (v. i.) To be or to continue awake; to watch; not to sleep.

Hunter :: Hunter (n.) A hunting watch, or one of which the crystal is protected by a metallic cover..

Clock :: Clock (n.) A watch, esp. one that strikes..

Castle-guard :: Castle-guard (n.) A tax or imposition an a dwelling within a certain distance of a castle, for the purpose of maintaining watch and ward in it; castle-ward..

Forwaked :: Forwaked (p. p. & a.) Tired out with excessive waking or watching.

Watcher :: Watcher (n.) One who watches; one who sits up or continues; a diligent observer; specifically, one who attends upon the sick during the night..