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Misspelling
gaurd, gguard, guaard, guar, guardd, guarrd, guuard, uard

Guard — synonyms, definition

1. guard (Noun)

60 synonyms
aegis alertness armour asylum attendance bastion bodyguard buffer bulwark chaperon cloak concealment conduct convoy cover covering custody defence defender defense • • •
10 definitions

guard (Noun) — A person who keeps watch over something or someone.

guard (Noun) — The person who plays that position on a football team. ex. "the left guard was injured on the play"

guard (Noun) — A device designed to prevent injury or accidents.

guard (Noun) — A posture of defence in boxing or fencing. ex. "keep your guard up"

guard (Noun) — The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team.

guard (Noun) — A military unit serving to protect some place or person.

guard (Noun) — A precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury etc.. ex. "we let our guard down"

guard (Noun) — The duty of serving as a sentry. ex. "he was on guard that night"

guard (Noun) — (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage. ex. "guards must be good blockers"

guard (Noun) — A position on a basketball team.

21 type of
assignment attitude basketball player basketeer cager defender device duty assignment force guardian hoopster lineman measure military force military group military unit position posture protector shielder • • •
27 types
Oscar Palmer Robertson Oscar Robertson Robertson backstop bodyguard bouncer chucker-out door guard doorkeeper doorman fender gatekeeper halberdier hall porter home guard ostiary porter safety catch safety lock screener • • •
2 parts
bodyguard escort
4 parts of
basketball team eleven five football team

2. guard (Verb)

47 synonyms
assure attend attend to avert be careful bulwark check conceal conduct control convoy cover defend ensure escort fortify garrison go with guarantee guide • • •
4 definitions

guard (Verb) — To keep watch over. ex. "there would be men guarding the horses"

guard (Verb) — Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect. ex. "guard my possessions while I'm away"

guard (Verb) — Protect against a challenge or attack. ex. "guard that position behind the trees!"

guard (Verb) — Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence. ex. "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff" ex. "guard against infection"

8 types of
act follow keep an eye on move observe protect watch watch over
10 types
baby-sit babysit keep guard patrol police shepherd sit stand guard stand sentinel stand watch

3. guard (US)

1 synonym
patrolman