deck watch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dek woch]
- /dɛk wɒtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dek woch]
- /dɛk wɒtʃ/

Definition of deck watch words

noun deck watch (on a ship) a precision watch used on deck for navigational purposes to avoid disturbing the chronometer. 1

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Origin of deck watch

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Deck watch

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deck watch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

deck watch usage trend in Literature

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