stráž — meaning in English

English meaning

• guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
• 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.

Senses

stráž is used for these senses in English:

• guard A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
• 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.

guard — full definition

1. noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
2. noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
3. noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
4. verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.

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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