sentinel
noun/ˈsɛntɪnəl/
Frequency rank: #8,524 most common English word
Meaning
a person or thing that keeps watch and warns of danger; a guard.
Example sentence
The guard stood like sentinel at the entrance to the castle, watching for any sign of danger.
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