sentinel
noun/verb
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch; anything that watches or guards; to stand watch over.
Etymology
From Italian sentinella, perhaps from Latin sentire (to perceive by the senses), emphasizing the watchful nature of the role.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The ancient oak stood like a sentinel at the garden's entrance."
- 2.
"Meerkats take turns acting as sentinels for their colony."
- 3.
"The lighthouse served as a sentinel warning ships of the rocky coast."
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Fun Fact
The Sentinelese people of North Sentinel Island have maintained isolation for 60,000 years, fiercely guarding their territory like their namesake word suggests.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (S, E, N, T, I, N, E, L)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "SE" at the start of words.
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