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Guard

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Definitions for Guard

noun
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
noun
the person who plays that position on a football team
Examples
  1. the left guard was injured on the play
noun
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Synonyms
safety safety device
noun
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
Examples
  1. keep your guard up
noun
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
noun
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
noun
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
Synonyms
precaution safeguard
Examples
  1. he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
  2. an insurance policy is a good safeguard
  3. we let our guard down
noun
the duty of serving as a sentry
Synonyms
guard duty sentry duty sentry go
Examples
  1. he was on guard that night
noun
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Examples
  1. guards must be good blockers
noun
a position on a basketball team
verb
to keep watch over
Examples
  1. there would be men guarding the horses
verb
watch over or shield from danger or harm
Synonyms
ward
Examples
  1. protect
  2. guard my possessions while I'm away
verb
protect against a challenge or attack
Synonyms
defend hold
Examples
  1. Hold that position behind the trees!
  2. Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
verb
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Examples
  1. guard against becoming too friendly with the staff
  2. guard against infection

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