Definition of 'guard'

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Noun

1. a person who keeps watch over something or someone
2. the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"
3. a device designed to prevent injury
      Synonyms: safety safety device
4. a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
5. the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
6. a group of men who escort and protect some important person
      Synonyms: bodyguard
7. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
      Synonyms: precaution safeguard
8. the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
      Synonyms: guard duty sentry duty sentry go
9. a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
10. a position on a basketball team

Verb

1. to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"
2. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
      Synonyms: ward
3. protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
      Synonyms: defend hold
4. take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"

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