USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ means a guard who is posted at a spot to keep watch.
A
sentry
B
Patriot
C
revolution
D
liberty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -sen·tries. 1. A guard, especially a soldier posted at a given spot to prevent the passage of unauthorized persons. 2. The duty of a sentry; watch.

Detailed explanation-2: -sen·try ˈsen-trē plural sentries. Synonyms of sentry. : guard, watch. especially : a soldier standing guard at a point of passage (such as a gate)

Detailed explanation-3: -A sentry is someone who stands guard or watches against some intrusion or unwelcome activity. Your dog stands sentry over your house, but he would be more effective if he barked at strangers instead of licking their hands. The noun sentry came from the French sentinelle, which has a similar meaning.

Detailed explanation-4: -sentry post (plural sentry posts) A location where a sentry is officially stationed.

Detailed explanation-5: -OTHER WORDS FOR guard 9 defender, protector; watchman, guardian; guardsman, sentry, sentinel, patrol.

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