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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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..
Excubitorium :: Excubitorium (n.) A gallery in a church, where persons watched all night..
Circumspective :: Circumspective (a.) Looking around every way; cautious; careful of consequences; watchful of danger.
Timepiece :: Timepiece (n.) A clock, watch, or other instrument, to measure or show the progress of time; a chronometer..
Pernoctalian :: Pernoctalian (n.) One who watches or keeps awake all night.
Care :: Care (n.) The object of watchful attention or anxiety.
Await :: Await (v. i.) To watch.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A chain or cord for fastening a watch to one's person or dress.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece..
Cock :: Cock (n.) The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.
Watchman :: Watchman (n.) One set to watch; a person who keeps guard; a guard; a sentinel.
Shibboleth :: Shibboleth (n.) Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase..
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..
Custody :: Custody (n.) State of being guarded and watched to prevent escape; restraint of liberty; confinement; imprisonment.
Overwatch :: Overwatch (v. t.) To watch too much.
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..
Watch :: Watch (n.) An allotted portion of time, usually four hour for standing watch, or being on deck ready for duty. Cf. Dogwatch..
Sentinel :: Sentinel (v. t.) To watch over like a sentinel.
Watch :: Watch (n.) That part, usually one half, of the officers and crew, who together attend to the working of a vessel for an allotted time, usually four hours. The watches are designated as the port watch, and the starboard watch..
Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc..
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