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
- to keep watch over
- watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
- protect against a challenge or attack
- take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
guard - thesaurus
defend
hold
precaution
safeguard
safety
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