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Meaning of wards
noun
- A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
noun
- Protection, defence.
- A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.
- A person under guardianship.
- An object used for guarding.
verb
- To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
- To defend, to protect.
- To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off.
- To be vigilant; to keep guard.
- To act on the defensive with a weapon.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.