afternoon watch
Americannoun
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After rewatching "Christine" for the first time in ages recently, I would say that, yes, it is bad, but in a delightful way that's just perfect for a fall afternoon watch.
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2023
The tutor could be seen any morning or afternoon watch below sitting on the forecastle floor working at the construction of a miniature full-rigged ship.
From The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century by Runciman, Walter
"Strikes me this afternoon watch is going to be more of a faith cure than a rest cure as the Pilot suggests," grumbled Thorogood.
From The Long Trick by Bartimeus
He then spent the afternoon watch on the quarterdeck, alone, pensively studying the flying fish that glided across the surface of the tranquil blue Caribbean.
From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas
I therefore gave orders that all hands should at once turn-to and give the ’tween-decks a thorough cleansing, in readiness for another inspection by myself at eight bells in the afternoon watch.
From Overdue The Story of a Missing Ship by Holloway, W. Herbert
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