vigia — meaning in English
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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.
- 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.
- watchman noun A person employed to guard a building or area, especially at night.
Senses
vigia is used for these senses in English:
- lookout A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
- sentinel A sentry, watch, or guard.
- vigil A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
- watch A particular time period when guarding is kept.
- watchman One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.
lookout — full definition
- noun A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
- noun A place with a clear view used for watching, or the act of watching from it.
- noun Something to be concerned about or responsible for.
sentinel — full definition
- noun A person or animal that stands guard or keeps watch.
- noun A sign that warns of a risk, such as an early symptom of a disease.