forenoon watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of forenoon watch
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The next morning, just after seven bells of the forenoon watch, Captain Prince came on deck with his sextant, ready to shoot the sun.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
At six bells of a forenoon watch, Nat said, “Mr. Denny, heave to for soundings.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
It was during the forenoon watch, the weather being beautifully fine, and a very gentle breeze blowing, under the influence of which we were slipping through the water at a speed of about five knots.
From The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" by William Heysham Overend
It was six bells in the forenoon watch, and the Maelsturm was hardly a mile astern.
From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Gordon Stables
It was shortly after six bells in the forenoon watch when we at length received a message which must have removed a load of anxiety from our little Admiral’s mind.
From Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun A Story of the Russo-Japanese War by Savile Lumley
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