Sekirov Dictionary

guide

/ɡaɪd/

noun 11
verb 5
forms 5

noun11

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a person who shows visitors around a place or leads them through wild land, usually as a job
- The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
(old-fashioned) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
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A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
- The familiars of the magicians, on the other hand, were not in all cases evil, and often may have approximated the "guides" with whom present-day spiritualists are well acquainted. — 1936
Synonym of legend, a key to symbols, abbreviations, and terms on a map, chart, etc.

verb5

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To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
- And that you'd guide me to your Soueraignes Court, — 1607
To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
To act as a guide.
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To exert control or influence over someone or something.
- A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion. — 1611
To supervise the education or training of someone.

forms

guided · guiding · guides · guideth · guidest

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