noun๐ShareA person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something."The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.ย ย After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."personjobpolicemilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA garda; a police officer."The school guard stood at the main entrance, checking student IDs. "policejobpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA squad responsible for protecting something."The president inspected the guard of honour."policemilitaryjoborganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand."The sword's guard protected the knight's hand from the blow. "partweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts."The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard."machinepartdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA watchchain."My grandfather wore a gold guard on his pocket watch. "wearitemstyleappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels."The car's front guard was dented after the parking accident. "vehiclepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA state of caution; posture of defence."Maintaining a guard around the noisy playground, the mother kept a watchful eye on her children. "attitudeactionstatepositionmilitarypoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSomething worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket."The cricket player wore shin guards to protect his shins during the match. "sportbodywearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center."The guard on the basketball team is known for his quick passes. "sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard."Before batting, the young cricketer took his guard, marking the spot to face the bowler. "sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareEither 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."The offensive guard blocked the defender, creating a hole for the running back to run through. "sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA player playing a position named guard."The basketball team's starting guard played well in the game. "sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train."The train guard checked every passenger's ticket before boarding. "jobvehicleserviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA Boolean expression that must evaluate to true for a branch of program execution to continue."The guard for unlocking the school's main door is a combination of student ID number and password. "computinglogictechnicalfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend."The security guard guarded the school entrance to prevent unauthorized people from entering. "actionjobpolicemilitarywarlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like."Guard the prisoner."policemilitaryactionjoblawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety."Careful people guard against mistakes."policemilitaryjobactionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc."The gardener carefully guarded the flower bed's edge with a pretty wooden border. "appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fasten by binding; to gird."The teacher guarded the important papers with a strong ribbon around the folder. "actionjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
