Garda

American

[gahr-duh] / ˈgɑr də /

noun

Lake, a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in Italy. 35 miles (56 km) long; 143 sq. mi. (370 sq. km).

Garda ¹ British

/ ˈɡɑːdə /

noun

a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in the country. Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

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garda ² British

/ ˈɡɑːrdə /

noun

a member of Garda Síochána

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Example Sentences

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station.

From BBC

Anyone who has any information should report it to National Parks and Wildlife Service, Fingal County Council or their local Garda Station.

From BBC

A Garda spokesperson said: "A number of people have also been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda."

From BBC

Gardaí said the road remains closed between the N52 and the R171, pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

From BBC

Authorities from the Garda National Immigration Bureau in Ireland conducted a search of a house in County Kildare and seized evidence suspected to be linked to organised immigration crime.

From BBC

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