guard | English to English Dictionary

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guard

(g/A/rd )

a person who keeps watch over something or someone(noun.person)

source: wordnet30
the person who plays that position on a football team(noun.person)

Example:
The left guard was injured on the play.

Synonym:
tackle

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a device designed to prevent injury or accidents(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
safety, safety device

source: wordnet30
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing(noun.attribute)

Example:
Keep your guard up.

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the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team(noun.person)

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a military unit serving to protect some place or person(noun.group)

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a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.(noun.act)

Example:
An insurance policy is a good safeguard.
We let our guard down.

Synonym:
precaution, safeguard

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the duty of serving as a sentry(noun.act)

Example:
He was on guard that night.

Synonym:
guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go

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(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage(noun.act)

Example:
Guards must be good blockers.

Synonym:
end, tackle

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a position on a basketball team(noun.act)

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One who, or that which, guards from injury, danger, exposure, or attack; defense; protection.(noun)

source: webster1913

to keep watch over(verb.social)

Example:
There would be men guarding the horses.

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watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect(verb.competition)

Example:
Guard my possessions while I'm away.

Synonym:
ward

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protect against a challenge or attack(verb.competition)

Synonym:
defend, hold

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take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence(verb.social)

Example:
Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff.
Guard against infection.

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To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for.(verb)

source: webster1913
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes.(verb)

source: webster1913