Hyphenation of guard

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guard

Definitions of guard:

1.
A person who keeps watch over something or someone
2.
The person who plays that position on a football team
The left guard was injured on the play
3.
A device designed to prevent injury or accidents
4.
A posture of defence in boxing or fencing
Keep your guard up
5.
The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
6.
A military unit serving to protect some place or person
7.
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution An insurance policy is a good safeguard We let our guard down
8.
The duty of serving as a sentry
He was on guard that night
9.
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Guards must be good blockers
10.
A position on a basketball team
11.
To keep watch over
There would be men guarding the horses
12.
Watch over or shield from danger or harm
Protect Guard my possessions while I'm away
13.
Protect against a challenge or attack
Hold that position behind the trees! Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
14.
Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff Guard against infection

Synonyms of guard:

noun defender, guardian, protector, shielder
noun lineman
noun safety, safety device, device
noun position, posture, attitude
nounbasketball player, basketeer, cager
noun bodyguard, detachment
noun precaution, safeguard, measure, step
nounguard duty, sentry duty, sentry go, assignment, duty assignment
noun lineman
noun position
verb watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on
verb ward, protect
verb defend, hold, protect
verb act, move

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