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officer of the watch

of·fi·cer of the watch
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-fuh-ser, of-uh- uhv, ov stressed th ee woch]
    • /ˈɔ fə sər, ˈɒf ə- ʌv, ɒv stressed ði wɒtʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-fuh-ser, of-uh- uhv, ov stressed th ee woch]
    • /ˈɔ fə sər, ˈɒf ə- ʌv, ɒv stressed ði wɒtʃ/

Definitions of officer of the watch words

  • noun officer of the watch the officer primarily responsible for the navigation of a ship, in the absence of the captain, during a certain watch. 1
  • noun officer of the watch the officer in charge of any of the usually four-hour periods beginning at midnight and again at noon during which part of a ship's crew are on duty 0

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officer of the watch popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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