· a small portable timepiece

Synonym(s): ticker

Hypernym(s): timepiece, timekeeper, horologe

· a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

Hypernym(s): shift, work_shift, duty_period

· a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

Synonym(s): vigil

Hypernym(s): surveillance

· the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty

Hypernym(s): time_period, period_of_time, period

· a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

Synonym(s): lookout, lookout_man, sentinel, sentry, spotter, scout, picket

Hypernym(s): watchman, watcher, security_guard

· the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

Synonym(s): vigil

Hypernym(s): rite, religious_rite

· look attentively; "watch a basketball game"

· follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"

Synonym(s): observe, follow, watch_over, keep_an_eye_on

Hypernym(s): check, check_up_on, look_into, check_out, suss_out, check_over, go_over, check_into

· see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"

Synonym(s): view, see, catch, take_in

Hypernym(s): watch

· observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"

Synonym(s): look_on

· be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"

Synonym(s): look_out, watch_out

· observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"

· find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"

Synonym(s): determine, check, find_out, see, ascertain, learn