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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.

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

(sign) A sign that guides people; guidepost.

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

(nodot=1), a key to symbols, abbreviations, and terms on a map, chart, etc.

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.

A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.

(dated) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.

(occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium.

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

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

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

To exert control or influence over someone or something.

To supervise the education or training of someone.

To act as a guide.