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DEATHWATCH

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Deathwatch.

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Deathwatch - as a noun

Minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
book lousebooklouseliposcelis divinatorius
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
psocopterous insect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deathwatch beetlexestobium rufovillosum

Example Sentences

"The deathwatch ticked away the minutes as the patient lay motionless in the hospital bed."
"The family gathered at the deathwatch, waiting for news of their loved one's passing."
"The old man's deathwatch had begun, with every tick of the clock bringing him closer to the end."
"She sat alone in the dimly lit room, keeping a silent deathwatch over her dying cat."
"As the priest performed the last rites, the deathwatch became solemn and somber."
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Word Game Points

Is DEATHWATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deathwatch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEATHWATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is DEATHWATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deathwatch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEATHWATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DEATHWATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deathwatch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEATHWATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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