What does sentry mean?
Sentry means A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base..
Sentry
/ˈsɛn.tɹi/ · noun
Meaning
A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base..
Definitions by Sense
- A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
- (uncountable) Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.
- (nautical) A form of drag to be towed underwater, which on striking bottom is upset and rises to the surface.
- A watchtower.
- An animal like a marmot tasked with alerting the pack to danger.
Example Sentences
Additional sentries are keeping watch for any signs of an ambush.
Synonyms for sentry
Antonyms for sentry
Related Words
Word Forms
- sentries
- centry
- sentri
- sentery
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sentry?
Common synonyms include kite, scout, picket, watch.
What is the opposite of sentry?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sentry in a sentence?
Additional sentries are keeping watch for any signs of an ambush.
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