1. (noun)
ward
- a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
2. (noun)
ward
- a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
3. (noun)
ward, hospital ward
- block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care Synonyms: ward, cellblock, hospital ward
4. (noun)
Ward, Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth
- English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
5. (noun)
Ward, Mrs. Humphrey Ward, Mary Augusta Arnold Ward
- English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
6. (noun)
Ward, Montgomery Ward, Aaron Montgomery Ward
- United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
7. (noun)
cellblock, ward
- a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) Synonyms: ward, cellblock, hospital ward
8. (verb)
guard, ward
- watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect Synonyms: ward, guard, defend, hold