Словарь синонимов английского языка - ward

(n) 1. district, division, precinct, section, zone, quarter: Perkin was running for re-election as councillor of the Eastgate ward. 2. minor, dependant: The child was made a ward of the court. -(v) 3. ward off. fend off, repel, avert, avoid, block, thwart, keep away or off or at bay or at arm's length, check, repulse, chase away or off, forestall: This brandy should help ward off the nighd chill.