Third-person singular simple present indicative form of watch the fur fly

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of watch like a hawk

(nautical) The practice of having two alternate watches aboard a ship or vessel.

The act of watching for the occurrence of fires, for example during wartime bombing raids or in forested areas in hot and dry conditions.

(idiomatic) To guard and protect.

A watch kept on some premises, or on a town, by guards during the night. / One or more of the guards on such a watch.

Alternative spelling of birdwatching

(idiomatic) To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.

Used to warn someone of an imminent danger.

continually looking at the time to see how much longer one has to work or study