单词 | watchword |
释义 | watchword /woch"werrd'/, n. 1. a word or short phrase to be communicated, on challenge, to a sentinel or guard; password or countersign. 2. a word or phrase expressive of a principle or rule of action; slogan: Conservation has been our watchword. 3. a rallying cry of a party, club, team, etc. [1350-1400; ME; see WATCH, WORD] Syn. 1, 2. shibboleth. 3. motto. |
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