GUARD
Definition of GUARD
- (noun)a person who keeps watch over something or someone
- (noun)the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
- (noun)a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
- (noun)a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
- (noun)the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
- (noun)a military unit serving to protect some place or person
- (noun)a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- (noun)the duty of serving as a sentry
- (noun)(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
- (noun)a position on a basketball team
- (verb)to keep watch over
- (verb)watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
- (verb)protect against a challenge or attack
- (verb)take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence