sentry

/ˈsɛntɹi/ /ˈsɛntɹɪ/

noun

A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

Examples :

"The sentry at the gate of the military base saluted the approaching car. "

noun

Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.

Examples :

"The soldier's sentry duty was long and tiring. "

military job

noun

A form of drag to be towed underwater, which on striking bottom is upset and rises to the surface.

Examples :

"The fishing boat used a sentry to help locate the bottom of the lake. "

nautical military weapon device

noun

A watchtower.

Examples :

"The school's new sentry tower provides a good view of the playground. "

military building architecture position

Meanings

Examples :

"The sentry at the gate of the military base saluted the approaching car. "

Examples :

"The soldier's sentry duty was long and tiring. "

Examples :

"The fishing boat used a sentry to help locate the bottom of the lake. "

Examples :

"The school's new sentry tower provides a good view of the playground. "

Related Words

saluted verb

To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).

particularly adverb

(focus) Especially, extremely.

soldier noun

A member of an army, of any rank.

watchtower noun

An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

approaching verb

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

entrance noun

The action of entering, or going in.

underwater noun

Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean

provides verb

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

surface noun

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

playground noun

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

striking verb

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

military noun

Armed forces.