🪖sentinel

noun
/ˈsɛntɪnəl/

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example Sentences

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

Example Expressions

stand sentinel

Synonyms

guard, watchman, sentry, lookout, protector

Antonyms

intruder, enemy, attacker

Collocations

sentinel post, sentinel duty, act as sentinel, stand sentinel

Related Vocabularies

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