| babysit |
to watch over or supervise children in the absence of their parents, usu. for payment. |
| balance wheel |
a wheel that regulates the movement of parts of a mechanism, as in a watch or a music box. |
| clock1 |
a mechanical or electric device, other than a watch, for measuring or indicating time. [2/3 definitions] |
| collet |
a metal ring or rim that holds a jewel or watch spring. [1/2 definitions] |
| crystal |
the clear covering of a watch face. [1/7 definitions] |
| dial |
the face of a clock or watch. [1/8 definitions] |
| drive-in |
an outdoor theater at which patrons watch movies from their automobiles. [1/3 definitions] |
| escapement |
the part of a mechanical watch or clock that controls the mechanism by the movement of a toothed wheel. [1/2 definitions] |
| fire tower |
a high towerlike structure, usu. in a forest, from which a lookout keeps watch to detect and report fires. |
| fob1 |
a short chain, strap, or ribbon usu. connected to a pocket watch, or a small ornament or medallion attached to the chain, strap, or ribbon. [2 definitions] |
| guard |
to keep watch over so as to prevent escape; keep in check; restrain. [1/8 definitions] |
| hour hand |
the shorter hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face twice a day and indicates the hour. |
| hover |
to stay very near, often so as to watch closely or protectively (usu. fol. by "over"). [1/4 definitions] |
| keep an eye on |
to watch or tend with care. |
| keep good time |
of a clock or watch, to operate well and accurately show the time. [1/2 definitions] |
| keep tabs on |
(informal) to keep under close scrutiny; watch or observe carefully. |
| lifeguard |
a person employed to watch over a swimming area and rescue anyone who might be drowning. |
| look on |
to watch an activity as someone else performs it. |
| lookout |
the act of keeping watch, searching, or observing. [2/4 definitions] |
| look out for |
to watch or attend to (someone) in order to protect them from harm. [1/2 definitions] |
| minute hand |
the longer hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face once an hour and indicates minutes. |