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grave·yard watch

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. graveyard watch, middle watch, midwatch, night watchnoun

    a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)

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  1. graveyard watchnoun

    The middle watch on a ship, from midnight to 4 am.

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  1. graveyard watch

    The graveyard watch refers to a late-night work shift, typically starting at midnight and ending early in the morning, that can be found in industries that require 24/7 operations such as healthcare, hospitality, security, or manufacturing. This term is used due to the quiet and still nature of these hours, similar to a graveyard. It's also known as the graveyard shift or third shift.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of graveyard watch in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of graveyard watch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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