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Sentry

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Meanings of Sentry

Noun

  • A person who stands guard to keep watch over a place, like a soldier at a gate.
  • The time when someone is on guard duty.
  • A tall place where someone can see far away, like a lookout tower.

Explanation of the word: Sentry

A sentry is like a guard. They watch over a place to keep it safe and make sure no one bad comes in.

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Translations for the word: Sentry

hindi
सेंट्री

sentry

रक्षक

rakshak

सुरक्षा गार्ड

suraksha guard

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Sentry

What does 'sentry' mean?
A sentry is a guard or a soldier who stands watch to protect a place.
How do you pronounce 'sentry'?
You say 'sentry' like this: sen-tree.
What is the origin of the word 'sentry'?
The word 'sentry' comes from the French word 'sentinelle', which means a guard.
What is the meaning of 'sentry' in Bengali?
The word 'sentry' in Bengali is 'প্রহরী' (Prohari).