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| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. [1/2 definitions] |
| 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. |
| box1 |
a section of a theater in which a small group of people sit to watch the show. [1/5 definitions] |
| care |
to watch over or protect. [1/6 definitions] |
| clock1 |
a device, other than a watch, for measuring and showing the time. [2 definitions] |
| collet |
a metal ring or rim that holds a jewel or watch spring. [1/2 definitions] |
| crystal |
the clear cover on the face of a watch. [1/5 definitions] |
| dial |
the face of a clock or watch. [1/6 definitions] |
| drama |
a state, situation, or series of events that raises strong emotions or is very compelling to watch. [1/4 definitions] |
| drive-in |
an outdoor theater at which people watch movies on a very large screen while sitting in their cars. [1/2 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] |
| grandstand |
the rows of seats where people watch a sports event or parade. The seats are often covered by a roof. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. [1/2 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 and watch closely. [1/2 definitions] |
| keep an eye on |
to watch or tend with care. |
| keep an eye out |
to watch closely. |
| keep good time |
of a clock or watch, to operate well and accurately show the time. [1/2 definitions] |
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