afternoon watch

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. the watch from noon until 4 p.m.

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Example Sentences

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

At about four bells in the afternoon watch the speaking tube on the bridge whistled.

From The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis

Patsy Kenny had begged and prayed to be allowed to help in "lookin' after the master," so he took the afternoon watch, setting Lady O'Gara free to be with her son.

From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine

But I noticed that at eight bells in the afternoon watch he again altered his course, hauling up another point; and without receiving any signal from him I promptly did the same.

From A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron by Hodgson, Edward S.

When he carried his authority back to his room, he turned in and took his nap, in order to be ready for his watch at eight bells in the afternoon watch.

From Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics by Shute, A. B.