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guard
noun(guard)
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Synonyms: safety, safety device,
guard
noun(guard)
the duty of serving as a sentry
Synonyms: guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go,
Examples:
He was on guard that night.
guard
noun(guard)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
Synonyms: precaution, safeguard,
Examples:
An insurance policy is a good safeguard.
We let our guard down.
guard
verb(guard)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Synonyms: ward,
Examples:
Guard my possessions while I'm away.
guard
verb(guard)
protect against a challenge or attack
Synonyms: defend, hold,
guard
noun(guard)
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Examples:
Guards must be good blockers.
guard
noun(guard)
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
guard
noun(guard)
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
guard
noun(guard)
a position on a basketball team
guard
noun(guard)
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
Examples:
Keep your guard up.
guard
verb(guard)
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Examples:
Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff.
Guard against infection.
guard
noun(guard)
the person who plays that position on a football team
Examples:
The left guard was injured on the play.
guard
noun(guard)
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
guard
verb(guard)
to keep watch over
Examples:
There would be men guarding the horses.

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