night watchman

Or night-watchman

noun

1. watchman.

2. Cricket.,  a batsman who is sent in to bat just before the end of a day's play and continues his innings on the next day of play.

night watchman

noun

1. Also called: night watch. a person who keeps guard at night on a factory, public building, etc

2. cricket a batsman sent in to bat to play out time when a wicket has fallen near the end of a day's play

Word History and Origins

Origin of night watchman¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

He claimed the duo pushed past the night watchman, collected the artwork and drove to a block of flats in the Isle of Dogs where Mr Love unloaded the Banksy.

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Villagers should avoid letting children roam unsupervised in areas where wolves might be hiding and appoint night watchmen to patrol the streets.

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It was while working as a night watchman on a dive boat that Reginald was encouraged to venture into the water.

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Prosecutors said the captain failed to have a night watchman or conduct fire drills as required by law.

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In Edinburgh, he impressed night watchmen by lighting his pipe with a streetlamp.

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