Word Type

Noun

The word "sentry" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

guard castle guard facility guard post man guard tower sound alarm spot enemy watch gates

Derived Terms

outsentry sentried sentry post sentry-box sentry-go stand sentry

Etymologically Related To

sanctuary sentery sentinel sentrie

Context

nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

security guard watcher

Type Of (IsA)

comics character worker

Related Terms

sentinel

Related Terms

base drag duty guard military sentinel tow underwater watchtower

Synonym Network

guard kite lookout sentinel

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