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Definitions for Dogwatch
[1] Nautical . either of two two-hour watches, the first from 4 to 6 p.m., the latter from 6 to 8 p.m.
[2] Also called lobster shift, lobster trick, sunrise watch. Journalism Slang . the period, after the regular editions of a newspaper have gone to press, during which staff personnel remain on duty to await any new developments that may warrant an extra issue.
[3] Informal . any night shift, especially the last or latest one.
[4] either of two two-hour watches aboard ship, from four to six p.m. or from six to eight p.m
[5] NZ a shift from midnight to six a.m. in a mine
Words nearby Dogwatch
dogsled, dogtooth, dogtooth violet, dogtrot, dogvane, dogwatch, dogwood, dogwood family, dogwood winter, dogy, doh
Origin of Dogwatch
First recorded in 1690–1700; dog + watch
Synonyms for Dogwatch
3rd shift, anchor watch, graveyard watch, lobster shift, sunrise watch, swing shift, third shift