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a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
He was transferred to the orthopedic ward for treatment of his broken leg.
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02
an individual placed under the care, protection, or legal guardianship of another person
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
He is the ward of the court due to his parents' incapacity.
03
an administrative division of a city or town, often used for elections or local governance
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
Each ward has a representative on the city council.
04
a section within a prison, usually containing multiple cells
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
Guards patrolled the ward every hour.
to ward
01
to protect, guard, or shield someone or something from harm, danger, or undesirable influence
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
Sunscreen wards the skin against UV damage.
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