ward
— Noun
– English
～ 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"
Ward
— Noun
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～ United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
Ward
— Noun
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～ English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
ward off
— Verb
– English
～ prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
ward
— Verb
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～ watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
ward off
— Verb
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～ avert, turn away, or repel; "Ward off danger"
warden
— Noun
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～ the chief official in charge of a prison
wardenship
— Noun
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～ the position of warden
warder
— Noun
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～ a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
wardership
— Noun
– English
～ the position of warder