dictionary.ptsentrynounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/sẽ.tiˈnɛ.lɐ/sen·ti·ne·laPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.Usage examples“The sentry challenged anyone approaching the gate.”“They posted a sentry outside the commander's tent.”Synonymssentryguardwatchman
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.Usage examples“The sentry challenged anyone approaching the gate.”“They posted a sentry outside the commander's tent.”Synonymssentryguardwatchman