guard

A2
Pronunciation
/ɡɑːd/
/ɡɑɹd/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

Example Sentences
  • The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.   After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.
2 Definition

A garda; a police officer.

3 Definition

A squad responsible for protecting something.

Example Sentences
  • The president inspected the guard of honour.
4 Definition

The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.

5 Definition

A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.

Example Sentences
  • The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.
6 Definition

A watchchain.

7 Definition

A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

8 Definition

A state of caution; posture of defence.

9 Definition

Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.

10 Definition

A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center.

11 Definition

The position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard.

12 Definition

Either of two offensive positions between the center and each of the offensive tackles, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.

13 Definition

A player playing a position named guard.

14 Definition

An employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train.

15 Definition

A Boolean expression that must evaluate to true for a branch of program execution to continue.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

2 Definition

To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

Example Sentences
  • Guard the prisoner.
3 Definition

To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.

Example Sentences
  • Careful people guard against mistakes.
4 Definition

To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.

5 Definition

To fasten by binding; to gird.