midwatch

American  

[mid-woch] / ˈmɪdˌwɒtʃ /

noun

Nautical.

1. middle watch.

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Etymology

Origin of midwatch

First recorded in 1525–35; mid- + watch

Example Sentences

Seaman first class Daryl Weathers, 19, a doctor’s son from Los Angeles, was in the radar room on the bridge, standing the midwatch — midnight to 4 a.m.

From Washington Post

It was just after three bells in the midwatch when I heard a yell from my lookout.

From Project Gutenberg

Even the sound of the waits, rude as may be their minstrelsy, breaks upon the midwatches of a winter night with the effect of perfect harmony.

From Project Gutenberg

I did not turn in till after you had gone on deck to take the midwatch.

From Project Gutenberg

So we have been preparing the boat, and Mr. Lynch planned to launch it some midwatch when the mate and—and Captain Swope were in their berths.

From Project Gutenberg