nightwatchman
nounUK /ˈnaɪtˌwɒtʃmən/
US /ˈnaɪtˌwɑːtʃmən/
A person whose job is to guard a building at night.
The nightwatchman checked all the doors before midnight.
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2. In cricket, a batsman sent in near the end of the day's play to protect a better batsman until the next day.
The coach sent in a nightwatchman to survive the last few overs.
3. A person who stays awake to keep watch over a place or group at night.
A nightwatchman stayed with the campers to keep the fire going.
4. A night guard on a ship or in a factory.
The nightwatchman on the ship reported a light in the distance.