Word Finder - watch

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A portable or wearable timepiece.

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

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The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

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A particular time period when guarding is kept.

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The second watch of the night began at midnight.

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A person or group of people who guard.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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

He glanced at his watch and swallowed before answering.

I can't let anyone watch what I am doing!

She turned her head to watch him.

I'll take care of the others if you want to watch the kids.

This dog helped him watch the sheep.

Mom always told me to watch out for those fast talkers.

After breakfast we go out and watch the men at work.

Always cautious, I stop, watch and listen.

I like to watch them move and listen to them - I even like the way they smell.

You might want to watch out for him too.

Do you want to watch Tammy?

You better watch your step.

I looked at my watch.

If you had to watch lord knows what mayhem he sees you'd have shrieking nightmares too!

Watch yourself; you're public and he might very well target you or your people.

If the animals in front are continually changing and the direction of the whole herd is constantly altered, this is because in order to follow a given direction the animals transfer their will to the animals that have attracted our attention, and to study the movements of the herd we must watch the movements of all the prominent animals moving on all sides of the herd.

I forgot my watch.

A kid who stole matches so he could light spiders on fire and watch how far they ran.

It is very interesting to watch a plant grow, it is like taking part in creation.

I've already discussed my plans with Mom, and she's going to watch Tammy.

Even the police, who see the aftermath of terrible, gut-wrenching crimes, aren't forced to watch them actually happening.

She continued to watch him soberly.

I'll watch over you tonight.

We went in a sail-boat along with many others to watch the races.

He took a sip of the coffee as he turned back to watch the rain.

Just watch the phone bill.

How 'bout we go watch "Beaches" now.

He glanced at his watch and rose.

I checked my watch as often as I looked over my shoulder.

Watch her for a bit while we go back and clean up what's left of Czerno's goons.

A real roller coaster of emotions to watch her perform.

He took out his watch with the same measured composure with which he did everything.

It hurt to watch him struggle this way.

When he continued to watch her expectantly, she turned to Carmen.

Darian strode away towards the large jungle gym, out of hearing distance but close enough to watch and react.

She went to the railing again to watch Toni throw herself all over Xander under the guise of conducting an interview.

Jessi and Gerry stopped to watch as Laurencio's assistant set up a tripod.

She knew he was popular enough for her cousins to watch the show, but this was pure madness!

Jessi moved up the beach far enough she was able to sit and watch.

He let me live, only so I could watch him win.

We have orders to watch him but not interfere, unless someone is in danger.

Thoughts shifting to the task at hand, Xander stepped back to watch the Grey God do his job.

Jessi returned to the paddock to watch the animals.

He didn't like seeing her vulnerable like this; he wanted to hear her sharp tongue and watch her face turn pink when he looked at her too long or provoked her.

It was instituted primarily as a precaution against the ever-present danger of a helot revolt, and secondarily perhaps as a training for young Spartans, who were sent out by the ephors to keep watch on the helots and assassinate any who might appear dangerous.

I appreciate the fact that you guys watch your language around me and make sure you're all busy at the camp fire when I need privacy.

Gabe twisted his head to watch Kiki, Rhyn's right hand and the most dependable of the brothers, walk into the gym.

I guess that's the punishment for our roles in the Schism – being pushed aside and forced to watch, Eden said, referring to the war that severed the two realms completely from one another.

How can I listen to audio clips or watch video on Century Digital?

People do not come to the circus to watch the clowns.