English Explanatory Dictionary

dogwatch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  2. A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty.
  3. A very brief period of naval service.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒɡwɒt͡ʃ/

Word forms

dogwatch dogwatches dog watch dog-watch

Etymology

From dog + watch, perhaps a calque of German Hundewache.

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