dogwatch


dog·watch

noun \ˈdg-ˌwäch\

Definition of DOGWATCH

1
: either of two watches of two hours on shipboard that extend from 4 to 6 and 6 to 8 p.m.
2
: any of various night shifts; especially : the last shift

First Known Use of DOGWATCH

1700

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