Definition of "watchstander" [watchstander]

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

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• "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."