hlídka — meaning in English

English meaning

• lookout noun A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
• sentinel noun A person or animal that stands guard or keeps watch.
• sentry noun A soldier or guard posted to watch over an entrance or area.
• vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

hlídka is used for these senses in English:

• lookout A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
• sentinel A sentry, watch, or guard.
• sentry A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
• vigil A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.

lookout — full definition

1. noun A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
2. noun A place with a clear view used for watching, or the act of watching from it.
3. noun Something to be concerned about or responsible for.

sentinel — full definition

1. noun A person or animal that stands guard or keeps watch.
2. noun A sign that warns of a risk, such as an early symptom of a disease.

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