GUARD

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

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