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Meaning:
beeswax

wax made by bees, as used for polishing wood

personal concern

guard

a state of readiness or watchfulness against attack, danger or surprise

protector

keeper

a guard, e.g. a person who looks after animals in a zoo

guardian

minaret

a tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which Muslims are called to prayer

very high building or building part

observatory

a building from which the sky can be observed

watchtower

patrol

to go round (a place) to see that all is well, to look out for people doing wrong, in need of help etc

guarding; guard

scout

a person, ship or small, fast plane, sent out to get information about the enemy; a member of an organization training boys in character, developing self-reliance, discipline and social awareness

person who is searching, investigating

spy

a person who tries to set secret information, especially about military affairs of other countries; a person who keeps a secret watch on the movements of others

person who secretly finds out about another's business

surveillance

a close watch kept on a place, a person suspected of doing wrong etc

close observation, following

tower

a tall building, either standing alone or forming part of a church or other large building; to rise a great height, be very tall, especially in relation to the height of the surroundings

very high building or building part

vigil

(an act of) staying awake to keep watch or to pray

watch

vigilance

the act of keeping watch

carefulness

watchman

a man who guards property, especially at night

guard

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