What is another word for eight bells?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪt bˈɛlz] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the term "eight bells" which is used in nautical terms to signify the end of a four-hour watch on board a ship. Some commonly used synonyms include "end of watch," "end of the shift," "end of the day," "end of the period," and "end of the tour." The term is derived from the practice of ringing ship's bells every half-hour to signal the time of day, with eight bells indicating the completion of a full four-hour watch. Other synonyms such as "midnight," "noon," and "dawn" are also commonly used to indicate specific times of day on a ship's clock.
