hungting-watch

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of watch with a protective cover: "hungting-watch" (also spelled "hunting watch") refers to a pocket watch that has a hinged metal or glass cover over its face to protect it from damage. This design was historically favored by hunters, especially fox hunters, who needed a durable timepiece that could withstand rough outdoor activities.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He carried a hungting-watch in his vest pocket, its cover snapped shut to shield the crystal. (A watch with a protective lid for outdoor use.)
  • The antique hungting-watch had a beautifully engraved silver case that opened with a spring. (A decorative pocket watch designed for durability.)

Advanced Usage

• "hungting-watch" as a historical artifact: Often collected by horologists (watch enthusiasts) for its distinctive design and association with 19th-century sporting life.
  • The museum displayed a hungting-watch from the 1800s, once owned by a gentleman farmer who went fox hunting. (A specific type of pocket watch used by hunters.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hunting watch (n): the more common modern spelling; synonymous with "hungting-watch."

  • He prefers a hunting watch over a modern wristwatch for its classic look. (A pocket watch with a protective cover.)

• Hunter (n): an alternative term for a hunting watch, especially in older usage; also refers to a person who hunts.

  • The jeweler called it a hunter, noting the lid's hinge. (A watch with a cover, synonymous with hungting-watch.)

Synonyms

• Pocket watch with a cover: a general description of the same object.
• Lid watch: an informal term emphasizing the protective lid.

Related Idioms