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Definition of "watchstander" [watchstander]

  • A person who is on watch on a ship (noun)

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Use "watchstander" in a sentence
  • "The evening deck watchstander was Ghart, and he was talking to the newcomer."
  • ""Kez Maefele, we will pass within a million kilometers of the one on the right," a watchstander reported."
  • "Nor was he interested in progeny; he simply saw in the Captain's remarks a hint that the Chief Engineer considered that Thorby could reach the exalted status of power watchstander quickly."