guard




guard - noun

  • a person who keeps watch over something or someone
  • the person who plays that position on a football team
  • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
  • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
  • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
  • a military unit serving to protect some place or person
  • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
  • the duty of serving as a sentry
  • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
  • a position on a basketball team

  • guard - verb

    guard - thesaurus

    defend   hold   precaution   safeguard   safety   ward