sentinel

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that guards or protects

  - "The sentinel stood guard at the gate."
  - "The sentinel dog barked at every stranger."
  - "The sentinel's duty was to keep watch over the prisoners."

• noun

  A person or group that keeps a regular watch for signs, symptoms, or dangers

  - "The sentinel monitored the patient's vital signs."
  - "The sentinel alerted the team to the approaching storm."
  - "The sentinel reported any unusual activity to the authorities."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɛntɪnəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sentinel
penelope , sentimental , penance , apocalypse

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Variants

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sentinel , sentinels , sentineled , sentineling , sentinelled , sentinelling , stand sentinel

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Etymology

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From Old French sentinelle, from sentir to feel, sense, perceive

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sentinel' is also used in biology to refer to a type of immune cell that identifies and neutralizes foreign substances.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Statute of Secrecy Task Force employs 'sentinels' to guard against Muggle interference.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guard: A person or thing that protects or keeps watch over something

2. Watch: To keep a close and continuous attention or observation

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Culture

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In literature, the sentinel is often used as a symbol of vigilance and protection. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the sentinel guards the grave of the deceased king and prevents anyone from entering.

How to Memorize "sentinel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing guard, holding a weapon and wearing a helmet.
   - Visualize a sentinel dog sitting at the entrance of a castle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sentinel' with the idea of protection and guarding.
   - Associate the word 'sentinel' with the image of a soldier standing guard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sentinels Stand, Safeguarding And Securing' to remember the definition.

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