guardroom

• Habitación utilizada por los soldados que están de guardia, y que también puede servir como celda para retener a prisioneros de guerra.

A room used by soldiers on guard duty, also serving as a cell for holding military prisoners.

1. Prison cell for soldiersC1formal

   A room or cell within a military facility where soldiers who are under arrest or confined as prisoners are held.

   celda de arresto militar

   • The disobedient soldier was sent to the guardroom for the night.
   • The guardroom was small and sparsely furnished.
   • He spent three days in the guardroom for breaking curfew.

   Sinónimosbrigguardhousestockade

2. Room for soldiers on dutyC1formal

   A designated room used by soldiers who are currently on guard duty, often for resting or waiting between shifts.

   Sala de guardia

   • The soldiers gathered in the guardroom before their shift began.
   • The guardroom had a table, chairs, and a small stove.
   • He reported to the guardroom for his assignment.

   Sinónimosguardhouse