vigile

Definitions of vigile
  1. noun
    a policeman who controls the flow of automobile traffic
    synonyms: vigile urbano
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    types:
    scambista
    a policeman stationed at an intersection to direct traffic
    type of:
    agente, agente di polizia, carabinieri, madama, poliziotto, questurino, segugio
    a member of a police force
  2. adjective
    carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
    synonyms: attento, presente
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