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Vocabulary Entry
dogwatch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A period of time during which a person is on duty, especially in a maritime context.
Example Sentences
"He was assigned the dogwatch from midnight to 4 AM."
"The sailors changed shifts during the dogwatch."
"Each dogwatch lasted four hours, splitting the night into manageable segments."
V
verb
To keep watch or guard, especially at sea during a designated period.
Example Sentences
"They will dogwatch the vessel to ensure its safety."
"He volunteered to dogwatch while the crew slept."
"The captain instructed the crew to dogwatch diligently at night."