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   ward  

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    Scrabble score for guard

    g is 2 u is 1 a is 1 r is 1 d is 2
    Scrabble score = 7

    generated at 14:46:23 on 13-08-24

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