Definition of Sentinel
Sentinel
sen·ti·nel


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a soldier who is stationed to guard;

e.g. There is a sentinel on guard in front of the East wing entrance of the castle.

(verb)
to watch over as a guard; to station a guard to keep watch;

e.g. 5 guards have been sentineled in front of the entrance to the King's chamber.



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