present participle of watch paint dry

present participle of watch the feathers fly

present participle of watch the fur fly

present participle 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.

(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.