vartiomies — meaning in English

English meaning

• lookout noun A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
• patrol noun A group of soldiers, police officers, or guards that moves through an area to watch over it or look for trouble.
• sentry noun A soldier or guard posted to watch over an entrance or area.

Senses

vartiomies is used for these senses in English:

• lookout A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
• patrol (military) The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.
• sentry A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

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.

patrol — full definition

1. noun A group of soldiers, police officers, or guards that moves through an area to watch over it or look for trouble.
2. verb To move regularly through an area in order to guard it or check for problems.

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