| guide | |
| 1. n. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation. | |
| The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits. | |
| 2. n. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook. | |
| 3. n. A sign that guides people; guidepost. | |
| 4. n. Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference. | |
| 5. n. A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. | |
| 6. n. A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel. | |
| 7. n. A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery. | |
| 8. n. (printing, dated) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set. | |
| 9. n. (occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium. | |
| 10. n. (military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest. | |
| 11. v. to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path. | |
| 12. v. to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot. | |
| 13. v. to exert control or influence over someone or something. | |
| 14. v. to supervise the education or training of someone. | |
| 15. v. (intransitive) to act as a guide. | |
