Guard /ɡɑːd/

The meaning and definition of Guard, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
“The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.”
A garda; a police officer.

verb

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
“Guard the prisoner.”

Synonyms fender protection quillon

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