deathwatch

[US]/ˈdɛθˌwɒtʃ/
[UK]/ˈdɛθˌwɑːtʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.watching over a dying person; the act of keeping vigil at a deathbed
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

deathwatch beetle

deathwatch clock

deathwatch list

deathwatch vigil

deathwatch service

deathwatch committee

deathwatch report

deathwatch meeting

deathwatch protocol

deathwatch program

Example Sentences

the deathwatch beetle is known for its distinctive sound.

during the night, the deathwatch ticks can be heard in the silence.

the old house was filled with deathwatch beetles.

many people believe that the deathwatch beetle's sound is an omen.

she felt a chill when she heard the deathwatch ticks.

the deathwatch is often associated with superstition.

in literature, the deathwatch symbolizes impending doom.

he set up a deathwatch for his ailing grandfather.

the deathwatch was a solemn affair, filled with quiet reflection.

they gathered for a deathwatch, honoring their loved one.

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