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sentinelling


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of serving as a sentinel or guard.


Variants
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sentinel , sentineled , sentineling , sentinelled , sentinelling , sentinels
Etymology
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From Old French 'sentineller' meaning 'to keep watch'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'sentinel' is also used in biology to describe a type of immune cell that detects and responds to potential threats.

  2. In the military, sentinelling is an important part of maintaining security and protecting against potential threats.


Related Concepts
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  1. Guard duty: The act of serving as a sentinel or guard is also referred to as guard duty.


Culture
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In literature, sentinelling is often used to describe the duty of soldiers or guards to protect and watch over a place or group. In art, it can be depicted in paintings and sculptures of soldiers on guard duty.

How to Memorize "sentinelling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine standing tall and alert, scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a soldier standing guard.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Soldiers Standing In New Guard Duty' to remember the definition.


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