Sentinelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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sentinelled
[ ˈsɛn.tɪ.nɛld ]
military guard
Sentinelled refers to the act of standing guard or providing watch over a specific area or object, usually in a military context. This term indicates the presence of a sentinel whose primary duty is to prevent unauthorized access or to warn of approaching danger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers were sentinelled at the entrance of the base.
- He was sentinelled to ensure no one entered the restricted area.
- The fortress was sentinelled during the night.
Translations
Translations of the word "sentinelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vigiado
🇮🇳 निगरानी किया हुआ
🇩🇪 überwacht
🇮🇩 dipantau
🇺🇦 під наглядом
🇵🇱 nadzorowany
🇯🇵 監視された
🇫🇷 surveillé
🇪🇸 vigilado
🇹🇷 gözlem altında
🇰🇷 감시된
🇸🇦 مراقب
🇨🇿 sledovaný
🇸🇰 sledovaný
🇨🇳 被监视的
🇸🇮 nadzorovan
🇮🇸 eftirlit
🇰🇿 бақыланатын
🇬🇪 მონიტორინგირებული
🇦🇿 nəzarət olunan
🇲🇽 vigilado
Etymology
The word 'sentinelled' is derived from the noun 'sentinel,' which originates from the Middle French word 'sentinelle,' meaning 'a guard' or 'watchman.' The French term is thought to have evolved from Old Italian 'sentinella,' a diminutive of 'sentire,' which means 'to hear' or 'to feel.' In its earliest uses, the concept of a sentinel was closely associated with the act of vigilance and protection, particularly in military and strategic contexts. Over time, 'sentinelled' emerged as a verb form, reflecting the action of being positioned as a guard, reiterating the essential role of sentinels in safeguarding people and property. As language evolved, the term has maintained its association with duty, alertness, and defense against potential threats.