Definition of word 'guard'

• n. a person who keeps watch over something or someone
• n. the person who plays that position on a football team
• n. a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
• n. a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
• n. the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
• n. a military unit serving to protect some place or person
• n. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
• n. the duty of serving as a sentry
• n. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
• n. a position on a basketball team
• v. to keep watch over
• v. watch over or shield from danger or harm
• v. protect against a challenge or attack
• v. take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Synonyms of the word 'guard'

• safety
• safety device
• precaution
• safeguard
• guard duty
• sentry duty
• sentry go
• ward
• defend
• hold

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