Dogwatch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɒɡwɒt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dogwatch is a noun meaning (nautical) Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Meaning
(nautical) Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
More Meanings
- (by extension) A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty.
- (nautical) A very brief period of naval service.
Example Sentences
[…] in the last dog-watch when the drawing near of twilight induced revery […]
The girls we knew were all on the dogwatch, from four to twelve in the morning.
At that time, Captain Thomas G. Peyton, U.S. Navy, who had only served a dog watch as Captain of the Port at Noumea, New Caledonia, reported for this important billet.
Word Forms
- dogwatches
- dog watch
- dog-watch
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dogwhip, dogwalking, packhound, bandog, dogdraw, bivouac.
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