Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of CUSTODIAL

Pronunciation:  ku'stowdeeul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"
 
 Sponsored Links: 
 
 Synonyms: guardian, protective, tutelar, tutelary
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cus*to"di*al\ (k?s-t?"d?-al), a. [Cf. F. custodial,
fr. L. custodia. See {Custody}.]
Relating to custody or guardianship.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: all ears, all eyes, Argus-eyed, aux aguets, covering, defensive, eagle-eyed, fostering, guarded, guardian, guarding, hawk-eyed, immunizing, keen-eyed, lidless, observant, on guard, on the lookout, on the watch, open-eyed, parental, preventive, prophylactic, protecting, protective, prudent, safeguarding, screening, sharp-eyed, sheltering, shielding, sleepless, tutelary, vigilant, wary, watchful, with open eyes
 

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY