watch
English → English
(timepiece) Chronometer: a small clock worn on a strap around the wrist
My grandfather gave me his old gold watch as a graduation present.
(English) My grandfather gave me his old gold watch as a graduation present.
He looked at his watch and realized he only had five minutes to catch the train.
(English) He looked at his watch and realized he only had five minutes to catch the train.
(observation) Observe: to look at someone or something for an extended period of time to see what happens
We sat on the porch for hours to watch the birds building a nest in the nearby oak tree.
(English) We sat on the porch for hours to watch the birds building a nest in the nearby oak tree.
The security guard had to watch the monitors all night to ensure nobody entered the building.
(English) The security guard had to watch the monitors all night to ensure nobody entered the building.
Entry ID: en:en:watch · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary