ward

(noun) a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another.

(noun) a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections.

(noun) block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care. Synonyms: hospital ward. Example: "They put her in a 4-bed ward."

(noun) English economist and conservationist (1914-1981). Synonyms: Ward, Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth.

(noun) English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920). Synonyms: Ward, Mrs. Humphrey Ward, Mary Augusta Arnold Ward.

(noun) United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913). Synonyms: Ward, Montgomery Ward, Aaron Montgomery Ward.

(noun) a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells). Synonyms: cellblock.

(verb) watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect. Synonyms: guard. Example: "Guard my possessions while i'm away."