| watch | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. ticker, watch | a small portable timepiece. |
| ~ analog watch | a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial. |
| ~ watch crystal, watch glass, crystal | a protective cover that protects the face of a watch. |
| ~ digital watch | a watch with a digital display. |
| ~ face | the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object).; "he dealt the cards face down" |
| ~ hunting watch, hunter | a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal. |
| ~ movement | the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock).; "it was an expensive watch with a diamond movement" |
| ~ pendulum watch | (18th century) a watch with a balance wheel having a fake pendulum attached to it. |
| ~ pocket watch | a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket. |
| ~ stem-winder | a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem. |
| ~ horologe, timepiece, timekeeper | a measuring instrument or device for keeping time. |
| ~ watch case | the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed. |
| ~ wrist watch, wristwatch | a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist. |
| n. (time) | 2. watch | a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty. |
| ~ duty period, work shift, shift | the time period during which you are at work. |
| ~ dogwatch | either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm. |
| ~ graveyard watch, middle watch, midwatch, night watch | a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.). |
| n. (act) | 3. vigil, watch | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe. |
| ~ surveillance | close observation of a person or group (usually by the police). |
| ~ continuous receiver watch, listening watch | a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch. |
| ~ spying | keeping a secret or furtive watch. |
| n. (time) | 4. watch | the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty. |
| ~ period, period of time, time period | an amount of time.; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period" |
| n. (person) | 5. lookout, lookout man, picket, scout, sentinel, sentry, spotter, watch | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. |
| ~ security guard, watchman, watcher | a guard who keeps watch. |
| n. (act) | 6. vigil, watch | the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival). |
| ~ religious rite, rite | an established ceremony prescribed by a religion.; "the rite of baptism" |
| ~ viewing, wake | a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial.; "there's no weeping at an Irish wake" |
| ~ agrypnia | a vigil before certain feasts (as e.g. Easter). |
| ~ faith, religion, religious belief | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.; "he lost his faith but not his morality" |
| v. (perception) | 7. watch | look attentively.; "watch a basketball game" |
| ~ witness | be a witness to.; "She witnessed the accident and had to testify in court" |
| ~ look | perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards.; "She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!" |
| ~ rubberneck | strain to watch; stare curiously.; "The cars slowed down and the drivers rubbernecked after the accident" |
| ~ view, watch, take in, see, catch | 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 | watch attentively.; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals" |
| v. (social) | 8. follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over | 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" |
| ~ check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, suss out, look into, go over | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" |
| ~ trace, follow | follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something.; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba"; "trace the student's progress" |
| ~ keep tabs on | keep a record on or watch attentively.; "The government keeps tabs on the dissidents" |
| ~ guard | to keep watch over.; "there would be men guarding the horses" |
| ~ invigilate, proctor | watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating). |
| v. (perception) | 9. catch, see, take in, view, watch | 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" |
| ~ see | perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight.; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he cannot see" |
| ~ watch | look attentively.; "watch a basketball game" |
| ~ visualise, visualize | view the outline of by means of an X-ray.; "The radiologist can visualize the cancerous liver" |
| ~ spectate | be a spectator in a sports event. |
| ~ preview | watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public. |
| v. (perception) | 10. look on, watch | observe with attention.; "They watched as the murderer was executed" |
| ~ see | perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight.; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he cannot see" |
| ~ sit by, sit back | be inactive or indifferent while something is happening.; "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!" |
| v. (perception) | 11. look out, watch, watch out | be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful.; "Watch out for pickpockets!" |
| ~ beware, mind | be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to.; "Beware of telephone salesmen" |
| ~ keep one's eyes open, keep one's eyes peeled, keep one's eyes skinned | pay attention; be watchful.; "Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen" |
| ~ look after | keep under careful scrutiny.; "Keep an eye on this prisoner!" |
| v. (perception) | 12. watch | observe or determine by looking.; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away" |
| v. (communication) | 13. ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch | 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" |
| ~ insure, see to it, ascertain, ensure, check, assure, control, see | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" |
| ~ ascertain, determine, find out, find | establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study.; "find the product of two numbers"; "The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize" |
| ~ test | determine the presence or properties of (a substance). |
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