nightwatchman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From night + watchman.
Meanings
- Someone 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| night watchman | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nightwatchmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |