night-watchman
Nocturnal security patrol
A night-watchman is a guard who patrols or monitors premises during nighttime hours, protecting against theft, fire, or trespass: The night-watchman made his rounds every hour.
In cricket, a night-watchman is a lower-order batsman sent in near the end of a day's play to protect better batsmen from difficult late conditions.
Watcher or vista point
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- watchtowerElevated structure for surveillance
- vigilPurposeful nighttime wakefulness
- alertnessActive mental awareness
watchfulness · vigilance · observer · scout · picket · outpost · garrison · fortification
Protective caretaker of another
- custodianGuardian of a place
- keeperOne who guards
- caretakerOne who maintains property
- wardenSupervisory custodian of place
steward · defender · safeguard · watchdog · overseer · bodyguard · escort · preserver
Regular surveillance route
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- uniformIdentical throughout
- shiftMovement or work period
badge · walkie-talkie · checkpoint · premises · inspection · torch · lantern · keys
Total absence of light
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- nightfallOnset of darkness
- twilightLight after sunset
- starlightLuminance from distant suns
shadows · lamplight · quiet · stillness · solitude · insomnia · sleepless · wakefulness
Swinging at pitches
- tail-enderFinal-place competitor
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- stonewallingDeliberately refusing to respond
- drawCreate with pencil
lookout
Watcher or vista point
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- watchtowerElevated structure for surveillance
- vigilPurposeful nighttime wakefulness
alertness · watchfulness · vigilance · observer · scout · picket · outpost · garrison · fortification · rampart
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
warden · steward · defender · safeguard · watchdog · overseer · bodyguard · escort · preserver
patrol
Regular surveillance route
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- uniformIdentical throughout
shift · badge · walkie-talkie · checkpoint · premises · inspection · torch · lantern · keys · timecard
darkness
Total absence of light
starlight · shadows · lamplight · quiet · stillness · solitude · insomnia · sleepless · wakefulness
batting
Swinging at pitches
- tail-enderFinal-place competitor
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- stonewallingDeliberately refusing to respond
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
deterrent · prevention · safety · perimeter · gatehouse · intruder · trespasser · breach · logbook · detection