The old house was infested with deathwatch beetles.
deathwatch clock
Frequency:
65
%
The eerie ticking of the deathwatch clock filled the room.
deathwatch moth
Frequency:
60
%
The deathwatch moth fluttered around the dimly lit room.
deathwatch guard
Frequency:
45
%
The deathwatch guard stood vigil over the prisoner.
Idiomatic Expressions for deathwatch
Phrase: deathwatch beetle
Meaning: a type of wood-boring beetle that makes a ticking or tapping sound, traditionally believed to be an omen of death
Usage: The eerie sound of the deathwatch beetle in the old house added to the spooky atmosphere.