air-raid warden
air-raid warden noun: a person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter.
Noun
air-raid warden (plural air-raid wardens)
- A person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter.
- Synonyms:
- ARW
- A member of an Air Raid Precautions organization, dedicated to protecting and sheltering civilians from air raids during World War II.
Synonyms of air-raid warden
Forms of air-raid warden
| plural | air-raid wardens |
|---|---|
| alternative form | air raid warden |
Words formed from air-raid warden
Questions about air-raid warden
- What does air-raid warden mean?
- Air-raid warden means a person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter.
- What part of speech is air-raid warden?
- Air-raid warden is a noun.
- What is the plural of air-raid warden?
- The plural of air-raid warden is air-raid wardens.
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