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Meaning of sentry duty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sentry

Pronunciation:/ˈsɛntɹi//ˈsɛntɹɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

  2. Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.

  3. A form of drag to be towed underwater, which on striking bottom is upset and rises to the surface.

  4. A watchtower.