PORTWATCHER Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word portwatcher. (close relations)
Definition of PORTWATCHER
Best Alternative Words for PORTWATCHER
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guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
lookout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • an elevated post affording a wide view • a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings • the act of looking out | ||||||||
monitor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac • someone who supervises (an examination) • someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided • display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor • electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions • a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble • any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles verb • keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance • check, track, or observe by means of a receiver | ||||||||
observer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses • an expert who observes and comments on something | ||||||||
sentinel | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||||
sentry | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||||
watchman | nounn | |||||||
noun • a guard who keeps watch | ||||||||
surveillant | nounn | |||||||
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port watcher | nounn | |||||||
noun • a watchman on a wharf |