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midwatch

 

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Noun midwatch has 1 sense
  1. graveyard watch, middle watch, midwatch, night watch - a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)
    --1 is a kind of watch

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Term: Midwatch

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1

Description: In nautical terms, midwatch refers to the period of time during the night when the third of four watches is on duty.

Example Sentence: The midwatch crew diligently patrolled the ship during the dark hours of the night.

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Sense 2

Description: In military terminology, midwatch refers to the watch period from midnight until 4 a.m.

Example Sentence: The soldiers on midwatch were responsible for maintaining the security of the base while everyone else was asleep.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1

Description: As a verb, midwatch refers to the act of standing watch during the middle of the night.

Example Sentence: The sailors took turns midwatching to ensure the safety of the ship.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1

Description: As an adjective, midwatch describes something that is specific or unique to the middle of the night.

Example Sentence: The midwatch sky was filled with countless stars, offering a breathtaking view.

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