sentry's
Posted soldier's possession
Sentry's is the possessive form of sentry, a guard or watchperson stationed to keep watch and control access.
A sentry's post is where they stand; a sentry's duty is to remain alert: The sentry's eyes scanned the perimeter.
We waited for the sentry's signal before approaching the gate.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- uniformIdentical throughout
- helmetProtective head covering
- bayonetRifle-mounted stabbing blade
ammunition · flashlight · radio · binoculars · whistle · lantern · sidearm · holster
Vertical structural beam
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
station · rounds · shift · beat · lookout · surveillance · checkpoint · perimeter
Lidded storage container
- towerTall slender edifice
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- guardhouseSentry post structure
watchtower · turret · bunker · outpost · barricade · fortification · rampart · parapet
Complete sudden stop
- passwordAuthentication string
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
authorization · interrogation · verification · papers · passphrase · countersign · access · permission
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
bayonet · ammunition · flashlight · radio · binoculars · whistle · lantern · sidearm · holster · gear
post
Vertical structural beam
vigilance · station · rounds · shift · beat · lookout · surveillance · checkpoint · perimeter · assignment
box
Lidded storage container
guardhouse · watchtower · turret · bunker · outpost · barricade · fortification · rampart · parapet · battlement
halt
Complete sudden stop
- passwordAuthentication string
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
clearance · authorization · interrogation · verification · papers · passphrase · countersign · access · permission · questioning
sentry'sintruder's
Belonging to unauthorized entrant
invader's · attacker's · enemy's · spy's · prisoner's
- sentry dutyAssigned protective surveillance shift
- sentry postStation for watchkeepers
- sentry boxShelter for posted watchmen
- stand sentryMaintain protective watch duty
- sentry gunAutomated stationary weapon system