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watches

/ˈwɒt͡ʃɪz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A portable or wearable timepiece.
  2. The act of guarding and observing someone or something.
  3. A particular time period when guarding is kept.
  4. A person or group of people who guard.
  5. The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.
  6. A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.
  7. To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
  8. To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
  9. To mind, attend, or guard.
  10. To be wary or cautious of.
  11. To attend to dangers to or regarding.
  12. To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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