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rearguard

noun

A detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

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Word length
9
Starts with
R
Ends with
D
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd

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noun

  1. A detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

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