Deathwatch Definition & Meaning
deathwatch
- noun
- minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers
- bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death
"Deathwatch" in song lyrics
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"celebrity deathwatch"
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Words that rhyme with deathwatch
Usage tips for "deathwatch"
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