watchman (Meaning)
watchman (n)
a guard who keeps watch
watchman (n.)
One set to watch; a person who keeps guard; a guard; a sentinel.
Specifically, one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.
Synonyms & Antonyms of watchman
watchman Sentence Examples
- The neighborhood watchman patrolled the streets, keeping a vigilant eye for suspicious activity.
- The watchman stood at the gates, ensuring unauthorized persons did not enter the castle.
- The graveyard watchman paced the grounds, guarding the eternal slumber of the deceased.
- The lighthouse watchman maintained the beacon, guiding ships safely through treacherous waters.
- The prison watchman ensured inmates remained securely confined within the walls.
- The museum watchman monitored exhibits, protecting valuable artifacts from theft or damage.
- The fire lookout watchman scanned the horizon for signs of smoke or flames, preventing forest fires.
- The ship's watchman kept a watch on the deck, alert to any potential dangers or hazards.
- The night watchman made his rounds through the empty office building, checking for any unusual disturbances.
- The watchman's keen eyesight and sharp hearing allowed him to detect even the slightest irregularities.
FAQs About the word watchman
a guard who keeps watchOne set to watch; a person who keeps guard; a guard; a sentinel., Specifically, one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by n
warden, guardian, guard, sentry,custodian, sentinel, keeper, picket, bodyguard, watch
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The neighborhood watchman patrolled the streets, keeping a vigilant eye for suspicious activity.
The watchman stood at the gates, ensuring unauthorized persons did not enter the castle.
The graveyard watchman paced the grounds, guarding the eternal slumber of the deceased.
The lighthouse watchman maintained the beacon, guiding ships safely through treacherous waters.
