watch word

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Definition von watch word im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
watchword: a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies
watchword: a rallying cry
watchword: a word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle or rule of action; a maxim, byword
Atrocities of the most vicious kind were justified by the watchwords: This is war! Might is Right. Necessity knows no law..
watchword: {n} a sentinel's night-word
watchword: a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry etc; a password
watchword: A sentiment or motto; esp
watchword: {i} password; slogan
watchword: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"
watchword: a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
watchword: A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password
watchword: Someone's watchword is a word or phrase that sums up their attitude or approach to a particular subject or to things in general. Caution has been one of Mr Allan's watchwords. a word or phrase that expresses an attitude or belief
watchword: one used as a rallying cry or a signal for action