guard

/gˈɑrd/

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Noun
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
Noun
the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"
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a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
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a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
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the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
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a military unit serving to protect some place or person
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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"
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the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
Noun
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
Noun
a position on a basketball team
Verb
to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"
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watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I''m away"
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protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy''s attacks"
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take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
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