GATEMAN Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word gateman. (close relations)
Definition of GATEMAN
gate
Best Alternative Words for GATEMAN
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| custodian | nounn | |||||||
noun • one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals | ||||||||
| gatekeeper | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who controls access to something • someone who guards an entrance | ||||||||
| guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
| sentry | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||||
| watchman | nounn | |||||||
noun • a guard who keeps watch | ||||||||
