| minute hand |
the longer hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face once an hour and indicates minutes. |
| night watch |
a watch or guard occurring during the night. [2/3 definitions] |
| observe |
to watch closely or make a systematic observation of. [2/10 definitions] |
| outwatch |
combined form of watch. |
| oversee |
to watch over and direct (others or their work); supervise. [2 definitions] |
| pointer |
a hand or needle on a measuring device such as a watch, compass, or other dial. [1/5 definitions] |
| prime time |
in television, the evening hours of programming, when the largest number of people are free to watch. |
| put back |
to change the time of (a clock or watch) so that it displays an earlier time, esp. to reflect the hour gained when switching from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time. [1/4 definitions] |
| run-down |
having wound down, as a watch or clock. [1/4 definitions] |
| scrutiny |
a close watch over someone for purposes of investigation or protection. [1/2 definitions] |
| second hand |
a hand on a clock or watch that indicates the seconds. [1/2 definitions] |
| self-winding |
of a watch or clock, wound automatically by an internal mechanism. |
| sentinel |
to keep watch over; guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| sentry |
a guard posted to prevent entry or exit by unauthorized persons, keep watch against dangers, or the like. |
| shadow |
to follow (a person) closely and secretly in order to watch; trail. [1/12 definitions] |
| stem1 |
the projection from the rim of a watch bearing the knob for winding. [1/9 definitions] |
| stopwatch |
a watch that can be stopped and started instantly. |
| surveil |
to keep under surveillance; keep a continuous watch over. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, esp. of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| surveillant |
one that keeps a close watch. [1/2 definitions] |
| ticker |
(slang) a watch. [1/4 definitions] |