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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Hunter :: Hunter (n.) A hunting watch, or one of which the crystal is protected by a metallic cover..
Movement :: Movement (n.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch..
Spout :: Spout (v. t.) To pawn; to pledge; as, spout a watch..
Bull''s-eye :: Bull's-eye (n.) A small and thick old-fashioned watch.
Outguard :: Outguard (n.) A guard or small body of troops at a distance from the main body of an army, to watch for the approach of an enemy; hence, anything for defense placed at a distance from the thing to be defended..
Argus-eyed :: Argus-eyed (a.) Extremely observant; watchful; sharp-sighted.
Roundhouse :: Roundhouse (n.) A constable's prison; a lockup, watch-house, or station house..
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night..
Lurcher :: Lurcher (n.) One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
Scape-wheel :: Scape-wheel (n.) The wheel in an escapement (as of a clock or a watch) into the teeth of which the pallets play.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece..
Aware :: Aware (a.) Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.
Lookout :: Lookout (n.) A person engaged in watching.
Espy :: Espy (v. i.) To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
Watching :: Watching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Watc.
Preside :: Preside (v. i.) To exercise superintendence; to watch over.
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..
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..
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