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watches

/ˈwɒt͡ʃɪz/ /ˈwɑt͡ʃɪz/

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noun

A portable or wearable timepiece.

Examples :

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."

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noun

The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

Examples :

"The security guard's watches protect the store from theft. "

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A particular time period when guarding is kept.

Examples :

"The second watch of the night began at midnight."

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A person or group of people who guard.

Examples :

"The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates."

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The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.

Examples :

"During the blackout, the soldiers manned the watches along the city walls, guarding against intruders. "

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A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

Examples :

"The captain divided the crew into three watches, ensuring someone was always on duty. "

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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).

Examples :

""The ship's crew rotated through several watches throughout the day and night to keep it running smoothly." "

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The act of seeing, or viewing, for a period of time.

Examples :

"The nature watches on the river revealed a group of dolphins playing in the waves. "

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To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

Examples :

"He watches television after dinner. "

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To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

Examples :

"Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens."

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To mind, attend, or guard.

Examples :

"He has to watch the kids that afternoon."

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To be wary or cautious of.

Examples :

"You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying."

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To attend to dangers to or regarding.

Examples :

"Watch what you say."

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To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.

Examples :

"Every night, the daughter watches over her elderly mother, who is very ill. "

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To be vigilant or on one's guard.

Examples :

"For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away."

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To act as a lookout.

Examples :

"The older brother watches for the school bus every afternoon, so his younger sister knows when to get ready. "

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(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place.

Examples :

"The harbor buoy watches, bobbing steadily to ensure ships stay within safe channels. "

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Examples :

"The mother watches over her sleeping baby. "

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To be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly.

Examples :

"The dog patiently watches the door, waiting for its owner to come home. "