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sen·try

noun \ˈsen-trē\
plural sentries

Definition of SENTRY

: guard, watch; especially : a soldier standing guard at a point of passage (as a gate)
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Examples of SENTRY

  1. The general placed an armed sentry at the bridge.
  2. <a sentry posted to watch for intruders>

Origin of SENTRY

perhaps from obsolete sentry sanctuary, watchtower
First Known Use: 1608

Related to SENTRY

Synonyms
custodian, guardian, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, sentinel, guard, warden, warder, watch, watcher, watchman

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

Rhymes with SENTRY

entry, gentry

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