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watchman


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who watches over something or someone, typically as a security guard.

    - "The watchman kept a careful eye on the prisoners."
    - "A night watchman patrols the premises after dark."
  • noun

    An observer or recorder of events.

    - "The journalist acted as a watchman of the community."
    - "The watchman of the forest reported unusual animal behavior."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with watchman
ranges , chains , gains , plains , pains
Homophones
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  1. watchman (en) : noun: a person who watches over something or someone

  2. watchman (en) : verb: keep watch over

  3. watchman (en) : noun: an instrument for measuring the rate of flow of a liquid


Variants
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watchman , watchmen , night watchman
Forms
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watchmen, watching, watches


Etymology
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Old English 'wacen' meaning 'awake, vigilant'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'watchman' is derived from the Old English word 'wacen', which means 'awake, vigilant'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'watchman' in English was in the late 13th century.

  3. In ancient Rome, watchmen were called 'vigiles'. They were responsible for patrolling the city at night and sounding the alarm in case of danger.

  4. In some cultures, watchmen were believed to have supernatural powers, such as the ability to ward off evil spirits.

  5. The term 'watchdog' is derived from the role of the watchman in protecting and keeping watch over something.


Related Concepts
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  1. security guard: A person employed to protect property and ensure safety.

  2. sentinel: A person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch.

  3. vigilance: The quality or state of being vigilant, alert, and observant.


Culture
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In literature, the watchman is often a symbol of vigilance, protection, and responsibility. In art, watchmen have been depicted in various forms, including guardians of the night, sentinels, and observers. In music, songs about watchmen often convey themes of protection, waiting, and keeping an eye out.

How to Memorize "watchman"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing guard with a torch, keeping watch over a city.
    - Visualize the watchman's alert and focused expression.
    - Picture the watchman's uniform and equipment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'watchman' with the idea of protection and safety.
    - Link the word to the image of a person keeping watch.
    - Connect the word to the idea of being vigilant and alert.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Watch Me' to remember the definition of watchman: 'Watch Me' stands for 'W'atching 'M'an 'A'nd 'N'ight.'


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