plural of night watch

A watch, usually electronic, that displays time in the form of numbers, rather than by a dial and hands.

A knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch.

A watch that displays time by means of a dial and hands, in contradistinction to a digital watch.

plural of pocket watch

A watch carried in the pocket, often with a closing cover and usually attached to a chain.

A period of monitoring of someone, especially a prisoner deemed likely to commit suicide, to ensure they do not attempt suicide.

(chemistry) An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a simple, slightly concave circle of glass. It is a general utility item, used to hold small samples, to evaporate liquids, to cover a beaker, and so on.

(chiefly US, idiomatic) During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.

(idiomatic) An indication that a development will follow.