Words · Common
ward
/wɔɹd/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- 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