| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. [1/2 definitions] |
| box1 |
a section of a theater in which a small group of people sit to watch the show. [1/5 definitions] |
| care |
to watch over or tend to the needs of (usually followed by "for"). [1/8 definitions] |
| clock1 |
a device, other than a watch, for measuring and showing the time. [2 definitions] |
| crystal |
the clear cover on the face of a watch. [1/5 definitions] |
| dial |
the face of a clock or watch. [1/6 definitions] |
| drama |
a state, situation, or series of events that raises strong emotions or is very compelling to watch. [1/4 definitions] |
| drive-in |
an outdoor theater at which people watch movies on a very large screen while sitting in their cars. [1/2 definitions] |
| grandstand |
the rows of seats where people watch a sports event or parade. The seats are often covered by a roof. |
| guard |
to watch over to prevent escape. [1/6 definitions] |
| hour hand |
the shorter hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face twice a day and indicates the hour. |
| hover |
to stay very near and watch closely. [1/2 definitions] |
| keep an eye on |
to watch or tend with care. |
| keep an eye out |
to watch closely. |
| keep tabs on |
(informal) to keep under close watch; observe carefully. |
| lifeguard |
a person hired to watch over a swimming area and rescue anyone who might be drowning. |
| lookout |
the act of keeping watch or searching. [2/3 definitions] |
| minute hand |
the longer hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face once an hour and shows the minutes. |
| observe |
to watch closely; make a careful observation of. [1/5 definitions] |
| pointer |
a hand or needle on a measuring device such as a watch or compass. [1/4 definitions] |
| second hand |
a hand on a clock or watch that shows the seconds going by. The second hand is thinner than either the minute hand or the hour hand, and it goes around the clock faster. Sometimes it is a different color also. |