Guard

noun

ɡɑrd

Noun

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
“an insurance policy is a good safeguard”
“we let our guard down”
Similar:PrecautionSafeguard
Type of:MeasureStep
the duty of serving as a sentry
“he was on guard that night”
Type of:Assignment
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
“guards must be good blockers”
Type of:Lineman
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
“keep your guard up”
Type of:AttitudePositionPosture
the person who plays that position on a football team
“the left guard was injured on the play”
Type of:Lineman
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Similar:Safety
Type of:Device
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
Type of:Force
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
Type of:GuardianShielderDefender
a position on a basketball team
Type of:Position
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
Type of:BasketeerCager

watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
“guard my possessions while I'm away”
Similar:Ward
Type of:Protect
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
“guard against becoming too friendly with the staff”
“guard against infection”
Type of:ActMove
to keep watch over
“there would be men guarding the horses”
Type of:WatchFollowObserve
protect against a challenge or attack
Similar:Defend Hold
Type of:Protect