middle watch

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a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)

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Middle watch is a term used in maritime tradition, referring to the work shift or watch duty of a sailor that occurs from midnight to 4 a.m. The day at sea is typically divided into six watches, each four hours long, and the middle watch is considered the most challenging due to the late hours.