Dogwatch

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːɡwɒtʃ/

Definitions of dogwatch

noun A period of duty, usually two hours long, aboard a ship during the night

Example Sentences

A1 I saw the dogwatch barking at the mailman.

A2 The dogwatch kept guard over the house all night.

B1 The sailors took turns on the dogwatch during the night shift.

B2 The captain ordered the crew to be vigilant during the dogwatch.

C1 The dogwatch was a crucial part of the ship's security measures.

C2 The sailors on the dogwatch were responsible for monitoring the ship's surroundings.

Examples of dogwatch in a Sentence

formal The sailors on duty during the dogwatch were responsible for monitoring the ship overnight.

informal I always volunteer for the dogwatch shift because I enjoy the peaceful night sky.

slang I hate the dogwatch shift, it's so boring and tiring.

figurative Being on the dogwatch feels like being in a never-ending night of watching over everything.

Grammatical Forms of dogwatch

• past tense: dogwatched
• plural: dogwatches
• comparative: more dogwatch
• superlative: most dogwatch
• present tense: dogwatches
• future tense: will dogwatch
• perfect tense: have dogwatched
• continuous tense: is dogwatching
• singular: dogwatch
• positive degree: dogwatch
• infinitive: to dogwatch
• gerund: dogwatching
• participle: dogwatched

Origin and Evolution of dogwatch

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'dogwatch' originated from naval terminology, referring to the shorter watches that sailors had to stand during the night.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of naval watches, 'dogwatch' later evolved to refer to any short period of duty or work, especially during the evening hours.