[dawg-woch, -wawch, dog-] 
| 1. | Nautical. either of two two-hour watches, the first from 4 to 6 p.m., the latter from 6 to 8 p.m. |
| 2. | Also called lobster shift, lobster trick, sunrise watch. Journalism Slang. the period, after the regular editions of a newspaper have gone to press, during which staff personnel remain on duty to await any new developments that may warrant an extra issue. |
| 3. | Informal. any night shift, esp. the last or latest one. |
| dog·watch (dôg'wŏch', dŏg'-) n.
[Probably from dog-sleep, a light or interrupted sleep.] |
