Meaning of 'ward'

Find the meaning of the word ‘ward’

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Meaning of ‘ward’

5 definitions found.

ward

noun

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

Synonyms: cellblock

noun

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

Example: "They put me in a 4-bed ward."

Synonyms: hospital ward

noun

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

noun

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

verb

watch over or shield from danger or harm

Synonyms: guard

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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