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Definition of ward

a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
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"
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women''s suffrage movement (1851-1920)
English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I''m away"

Hyponyms: death house, death row, detox, maternity ward, shepherd

Part Meronyms: prison, prison house, hospital, infirmary, municipality

Derivational Morphology: guard, warden, warder, bodyguard

Anagrams: draw

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