nightwatchman
nightwatchman · nightwatchmen
Someone who guards a premises at nightSomeone who guards a premises at night.
Meaning
2 sensesSomeone who guards a premises at night.
A batsman who is sent in to bat higher than his usual position near the end of a day's play (when light is poor), in order to protect better batsmen.
Origin
From night + watchman.From night + watchman.
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Forms
plural: nightwatchmenLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular