English dictionary
guard
nounPronunciation
ɡɑːd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a position on a basketball team
noun
- (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
noun
- the duty of serving as a sentry
noun
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
noun
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
noun
- a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
noun
- a military unit serving to protect some place or person
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 person who keeps watch over something or someone
noun
- the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
noun
- a soldier who is a member of a unit called ‘the guard’ or ‘guards’
verb
- watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
verb
- protect against a challenge or attack
verb
- to keep watch over
verb
- take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Example sentences
guards must be good blockers
he was on guard that night
he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
we let our guard down
keep your guard up
the left guard was injured on the play
guard my possessions while I'm away
Hold that position behind the trees!
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
there would be men guarding the horses
guard against becoming too friendly with the staff
guard against infection