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verb Download 🔗Share To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc. Examples : "The seamstress was guarding the edge of the tablecloth with delicate lace. " appearance art style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fasten by binding; to gird. Examples : "The knight was guarding his sword to his belt. " action wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Tensing of the muscles, especially of the abdomen, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs. Examples : "The doctor noted significant guarding in the patient's abdomen, suggesting a possible infection. " medicine physiology body anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
