Definition of watchwords Watchwords
/wɑˈʧwɚˌdz/ - [wachwerdz] -
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What does watchwords mean?
Wiktionary 
- watchwords (Noun)
Plural of watchword.
Part of speech
🔤- watchwords, noun, plural of watchword.
WordNet
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| watchword - a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" | ||
| password, word, parole, countersign | ||
| positive identification evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people" | ||
| watchword - a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" | ||
| war cry, rallying cry, battle cry, cry | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- watchword (n.)
A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password. - watchword (n.)
A sentiment or motto; esp., one used as a rallying cry or a signal for action.
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watchword
A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry.
Part of speech
🔤- watchword, noun, singular of watchwords.
