Words Like DOGWATCH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DOGWATCH.

1 Alternative Words Similar to dogwatch

1 Watch Noun Synonym Words Like Watch

7 definitions of dogwatch

1 A half watch; a watch of two hours, of which there are two, the first dogwatch from 4 to 6 o'clock, p. m., and the second dogwatch from 6 to 8 o'clock, p. m.

2 either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm

3 Nautical Either of two short periods of watch duty, from 4 to 6 P.M. or 6 to 8 P.M.

4 A late night shift.

5 Nautical, a watch of two hours, arranged so as to alter the watches kept from day to day by each division of the crew. The first dog-watch is from 4 to 6 p. m., the second from 6 to 8 p. m. See watch.

6 Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

7 A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty.

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