ward

noun

a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)

English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)

English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

verb

watch over or shield from danger or harm

Synonyms for ward

precinctn guardn infirmaryn districtn boroughn constablewick wardenshipn wardshipn arrondissementn sickroomn

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