English edit

Etymology edit

watch +‎ -like

Adjective edit

watchlike (comparative more watchlike, superlative most watchlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a watch (timepiece).
    • 2007 September 17, David A. Kelly, “Tools for Travelers”, in New York Times[1]:
      The Forerunner 305 by Garmin (at Amazon.com, $217.99, among others) is a watchlike G.P.S. device that can help travelers keep up with their exercise regimes in unfamiliar places.