STAND WATCH Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase stand watch. (close relations)
Definition of STAND WATCH
Best Alternative Words for STAND WATCH
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
warder | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners | ||||||||
watcher | nounn | |||||||
noun • a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) • a guard who keeps watch • a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body | ||||||||
watchman | nounn | |||||||
noun • a guard who keeps watch | ||||||||
keep guard | nounn | |||||||
verb • watch over so as to protect | ||||||||
stand guard | verbv | |||||||
verb • watch over so as to protect | ||||||||
stand sentinel | verbv | |||||||
verb • watch over so as to protect |