Watchman: alternatives and connections

Before in place, or beforehand in time; -- used for advanced; as, an advance guard, or that before the main guard or body of an army;…

To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.

A watch-guard.

Sentinel.

To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines); as, the sentinel challenged us, with "Who comes there…

To wait or watch for; to be on guard against.

A half watch; a watch of two hours, of which there are two, the first dogwatch from 4 to 6 o'clock, p. m., and the second dogwatch fro…

A small chamber or place of protection for a sentinel, usually in the form of a projecting turret, or the like. See Castle.

To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.

A man, or body of men, stationed to protect or control a person or position; a watch; a sentinel.

One who has constant day duties on board ship, and keeps no regular watch.

A guard or small body of troops at a distance from the main body of an army, to watch for the approach of an enemy; hence, anything fo…

The piece of ground to which a sentinel's walk is limited.

The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there?"

A walk performed by a guard or an officer round the rampart of a garrison, or among sentinels, to see that the sentinels are faithful…

To furnish with a sentinel; to place under the guard of a sentinel or sentinels.

Guard; watch, as by a sentinel.

One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.