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ward
noun
verb
A person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
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noun
A person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
noun
A district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
noun
Block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care
“They put her in a 4-bed ward”
noun
A division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
verb
Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
“Guard my possessions while I'm away”
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They put her in a 4-bed ward
Guard my possessions while I'm away
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