English Explanatory Dictionary

fob watch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An upside down watch that a nurse pins on their lapel so as to be able to check the time while minimizing the risk of infection (through contamination of a pocket device or a wristwatch).

Word forms

fob watch fob watches

Synonyms

nurse watch nursing watch pin-on watch pin watch lapel watch
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