Meaning of 'guard'

noun

a position on a basketball team

noun

(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

Example: "guards must be good blockers"

Synonyms: tackle

noun

the duty of serving as a sentry

Example: "They were on guard that night."

Synonyms: guard duty

noun

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

Synonyms: precaution safeguard

noun

a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

Synonyms: safety

noun

a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

Example: "keep your guard up"

noun

a military unit serving to protect some place or person

noun

the person who plays that position on a football team

Example: "the left guard was injured on the play"

Synonyms: tackle

noun

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

noun

the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

verb

watch over or shield from danger or harm

Synonyms: ward

verb

protect against a challenge or attack

Synonyms: hold defend

verb

to keep watch over

Example: "there would be men guarding the horses"

verb

take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Example: "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"