guide

1. 1

   Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.

   • The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
2. 2

   A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

3. 3

   A sign that guides people; guidepost.

4. 4

   Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.

5. 5

   Synonym of legend, a key to symbols, abbreviations, and terms on a map, chart, etc.

6. 6

   A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.; A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.

7. 7

   A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.; A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.

8. 8

   A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.; A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.dated

9. 9

   A spirit believed to speak through a medium.

   • The familiars of the magicians, on the other hand, were not in all cases evil, and often may have approximated the "guides" with whom present-day spiritualists are well acquainted.
10. 10

    A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

syn. interpreter

1. 1

   To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

   • And that you'd guide me to your Soueraignes Court,
2. 2

   To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.

3. 3

   To exert control or influence over someone or something.

   • A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion.
4. 4

   To supervise the education or training of someone.

5. 5

   To act as a guide.intransitive