centinel

Examples

• All

• He was appointed as the centinel to guard the city gates until dawn.

• The old fort was once protected by a single centinel each night.

• A centinel stood at the entrance, watching for any sign of trouble.

• The centinel stood watch over the castle gates.

• During the night, the centinels changed shifts quietly.

• A centinel stood at the entrance, watching for any sign of trouble.

• The old fort was once protected by a single centinel each night.

Synonyms

S

sentinel

vscentinel

31 7.4

A person who watches a place to warn others of danger

is the archaic spelling of the same word

W

watchman

vscentinel

28 4.1

A person who guards a building or land, usually at night

is the archaic spelling for that general night or property guard

S

sentry

vscentinel

26 6.0

A soldier who stands watch to guard a place

is the same guarding role but applies beyond soldiers

C

circitor

vscentinel

• Archaic

1 9.9

A person who walks a route to check guards in old armies

is the archaic spelling for a stationary watch rather than a patrolling inspector

W

wakeman

vscentinel

• Archaic

9.9

A person who watches the streets at night to keep people safe

is the archaic form for a general guard not limited to towns or night

Surface Forms

Etymology