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evening watch

American  

noun

Nautical.
  1. the watch from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., often adopted in place of the two dogwatches.


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“Yep, those are coyotes,” the campground host confirmed during her evening watch.

From Washington Post Jun. 10, 2022

“There is still much to decide. Spread the word. I want all the leading men in the Shieldhall when the evening watch begins. Tormund should be back by then. Where can I find Toregg?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

By the time all were routed out and scrubbed the dough was rising, and the women hastened to finish other work that their evening watch might be shortened.

From Maria Chapdelaine by Blake, W. H.

He must that afternoon, and also that evening, watch a Harold Parmalee picture.

From Merton of the Movies by Wilson, Harry Leon

It was my turn to take the evening watch.

From The Portland Sketch Book by Various

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