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Definition of Guide
1. Verb. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. "The men guide the boat "
Specialized synonyms: Dock, Sheer, Pull Over, Helm, Crab, Navigate, Stand Out, Starboard, Conn, Navigate, Pilot, Canalise, Canalize, Channel, Corner, Tree, Park
Generic synonyms: Command, Control
Derivative terms: Channelisation, Head, Head, Head, Heading, Maneuverable, Maneuverer, Manoeuvre, Steerage, Steerer, Steering, Steering
2. Noun. Someone employed to conduct others.
Generic synonyms: Escort
Specialized synonyms: Usherette
Derivative terms: Usher, Usherette
3. Verb. Take somebody somewhere. "The men guide the horses across the field"; "He conducted us to the palace"
Specialized synonyms: Beacon, Hand, Lead Astray, Misdirect, Misguide, Mislead, Show, Usher
Derivative terms: Leader
4. Noun. Someone who shows the way by leading or advising.
5. Verb. Be a guiding or motivating force or drive. "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
6. Noun. Something that offers basic information or instruction.
Generic synonyms: Enchiridion, Handbook, Vade Mecum
Specialized synonyms: Field Guide, Roadbook, Itinerary, Travel Guidebook
7. Verb. Use as a guide. "They had the lights to guide on"
8. Noun. A model or standard for making comparisons.
Generic synonyms: Example, Model
Specialized synonyms: Rhythm, Speech Rhythm
9. Verb. Pass over, across, or through. "He drew her hair through his fingers"
Specialized synonyms: Rub, Thread, Thread
Related verbs: Draw, String, Thread, Lead, Run
Also: Pass Around, Pass Over
10. Noun. Someone who can find paths through unexplored territory.
Generic synonyms: Expert
Specialized synonyms: Hunting Guide, Trailblazer
Specialized synonyms: Sacagawea, Sacajawea
Derivative terms: Scout
11. Noun. A structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something.
Definition of Guide
1. v. t. To lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path; to pilot; as, to guide a traveler.
2. n. A person who leads or directs another in his way or course, as in a strange land; one who exhibits points of interest to strangers; a conductor; also, that which guides; a guidebook.
Definition of Guide
1. Noun. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation. ¹
2. Noun. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook. ¹
3. Noun. A sign that guides people; guidepost. ¹
4. Noun. Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference. ¹
5. Noun. A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. ¹
6. Noun. (occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium. ¹
7. Noun. (military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest. ¹
8. Verb. to serve as a guide for someone or something. ¹
9. Verb. to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot. ¹
10. Verb. to exert control or influence over someone or something. ¹
11. Verb. to supervise the education or training of someone. ¹
12. Verb. (intransitive) to act as a guide. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Guide
1. to show the way to [v GUIDED, GUIDING, GUIDES] : GUIDABLE [adj]
Medical Definition of Guide
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1. A person who leads or directs another in his way or course, as in a strange land; one who exhibits points of interest to strangers; a conductor; also, that which guides; a guidebook.
2. One who, or that which, directs another in his conduct or course of lifo; a director; a regulator. "He will be our guide, even unto death." (Ps. Xlviii. 14)
3. Any contrivance, especially one having a directing edge, surface, or channel, for giving direction to the motion of anything, as water, an instrument, or part of a machine, or for directing the hand or eye, as of an operator; as: A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the wheel buckets.