sentries
word · lemma: sentry
Definition
Sentries are guards or soldiers who stand watch at a place to protect it and watch for danger.
Usage & Nuances
'Sentries' is formal or military. Used for armed guards who watch one spot, often at entrances or boundaries. Common with 'stand guard', 'on duty', or 'at their posts.' Not used for average security guards in everyday places.
Spanish: centinelasPortuguese (BR): sentinelasPortuguese (PT): sentinelasChinese (Simplified): 哨兵Chinese (Traditional): 哨兵Hindi: पहरेदारArabic: حراسBengali: প্রহরী - রক্ষী (সামরিক)Russian: часовыеJapanese: 歩哨 - 見張り番Vietnamese: lính gácKorean: 보초병Turkish: nöbetçiUrdu: چوکی دار - محافظ (فوجی)Indonesian: penjaga (militer) - penjaga pos
Example Sentences
Two sentries guarded the entrance to the camp.
basic
The sentries stood at the castle gate all night.
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The sentries made sure no one entered without permission.
basic
As soon as the alarm sounded, the sentries were alert and ready.
natural
The changing of the sentries is a tradition here every morning.
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Even in freezing weather, the sentries never left their posts.
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