a small portable timepiece
[ Syn: ticker ]
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
[ Syn: vigil ]
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
[ Syn: lookout , lookout man , sentinel , sentry , spotter , scout , picket ]
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
[ Syn: vigil ]
watch (n.)
look attentively; watch a basketball game'
follow with the eyes or the mind; Keep an eye on the baby, please!; The world is watching Sarajevo; She followed the men with the binoculars
[ Syn: observe , follow , watch over , keep an eye on ]
see or watch; view a show on television; This program will be seen all over the world; view an exhibition; Catch a show on Broadway; see a movie
observe with attention; They watched as the murderer was executed
[ Syn: look on ]
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; Watch out for pickpockets!
observe or determine by looking; Watch how the dog chases the cats away'
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works; find out if he speaks Russian; Check whether the train leaves on time
[ Syn: determine , check , find out , see , ascertain , learn ]