ward

UK
/wɔːd/
US
/wɔrd/

Translations

wardnoun
wards
pl
UK
/wɔːd/
US
/wɔrd/
The city councilor represents the interests of his ward.
Член городского совета представляет интересы своего района.
The patient was moved to a different ward for better care.
Пациента перевели в другую палату для лучшего ухода.
The young boy became a ward of the state after his parents passed away.
Мальчик стал опекаемым государством после смерти родителей.
Additional translations
wardverb
warded
Past Simple
warded
Past Participle
warding
Gerund
UK
/wɔːd/
US
/wɔrd/
The amulet is said to ward against evil spirits.
Говорят, что амулет защищает от злых духов.
The knight warded off the attack with his shield.
Рыцарь отразил атаку своим щитом.
Additional translations
wardadjective
Used attributively to describe things relating to a hospital ward or inmates of a ward.

Definitions

wardnoun
A separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient.
The patient was moved to the intensive care ward after the surgery.
A division of a city or town, especially an electoral district, for administrative or political purposes.
She was elected as the councilor for the third ward in the city.
A person, especially a minor, who is under the protection and care of a guardian appointed by a court.
After the tragic accident, the child became a ward of the state.
Guardianship or protective watch kept over someone or something.
The sentry kept close ward over the prisoners throughout the night.
A ridge or projection inside a lock that prevents a key of the wrong shape from turning.
He examined the wards of the antique lock to craft a working key.
wardverb
To guard or protect against danger or harm.
The villagers warded off the wild animals by building a strong fence around their homes.
To turn aside or deflect something, especially a blow or attack.
He managed to ward the punch with his forearm, avoiding injury.
wardadjective
Relating to or intended for use in a hospital ward or by its patients and staff.
Ward equipment must be disinfected daily.