ва́хта — meaning in English

English meaning

• lookout noun A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

ва́хта is used for these senses in English:

• buckbean A plant of species Menyanthes trifoliata, with racemes of white or reddish flowers and intensely bitter leaves, sometimes used in medicine.
• lookout A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
• watch A particular time period when guarding is kept.

lookout — full definition

1. noun A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
2. noun A place with a clear view used for watching, or the act of watching from it.
3. noun Something to be concerned about or responsible for.

watch — full definition

1. noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
2. noun The act of keeping guard over someone or something, or the period during which this happens.
3. verb To look at something attentively for a period of time.
4. verb To be careful or alert about something.

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