Middle Watch (Noun)
Meaning
A watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The sailor took his post at the beginning of the middle watch, ready to face the cold night ahead.
- The middle watch was the most difficult part of the night for the guards, as the temperature dropped significantly.
- The officer of the deck stood tall during the middle watch, scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.
- After a long middle watch, the crew was relieved to see the first light of dawn creeping over the horizon.
- The captain tried to get some rest during the middle watch, but the howling wind and creaking ship made it impossible.