Definition of Dogwatch

1. Noun. Either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm.

Generic synonyms: Watch

Definition of Dogwatch

1. n. 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.

Definition of Dogwatch

1. Noun. (nautical) Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ¹

2. Noun. (context: by extension) A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dogwatch

1. a short period of watch duty on a ship [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dogwatch

dogteeth
dogtooth
dogtooth violet
dogtown
dogtowns
dogtrot
dogtrots
dogtrotted
dogtrotting
dogvane
dogvanes
dogwalker
dogwalkers
dogwash
dogwashes
dogwatch (current term)
dogwatches
dogwhip
dogwhips
dogwise
dogwood
dogwood family
dogwood tree
dogwoods
dogy
doh
dohickey
dohickeys
dohs
dohyo

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