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 night chill