nounπShareA person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something."The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.Β Β After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."personjobpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA garda; a police officer.""The guards helped the lost child find her parents." "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA squad responsible for protecting something."The president inspected the guard of honour."policemilitarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand."The knight gripped his sword tightly, his fingers resting against the guards that shielded his hand from the enemy's blade. "weaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts."The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard."machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA watchchain."He admired the antique pocket watch, noting the intricate gold guards that connected it to the man's vest. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels."The accident dented the car's guards badly, so we need to get them repaired. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of caution; posture of defence."After the recent burglaries in the neighborhood, everyone is keeping their guards up. "attitudeactionpositionmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket."The baseball player wore shin guards to protect his legs from being hit by the ball. "sportwearitembodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center."The basketball team's guards are quick and skilled at dribbling the ball down the court. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard."The cricket coach showed the new batsman where to take his guards, explaining the importance of alignment before each ball. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEither 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 guards on the football team worked together to create a path for the running back. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA player playing a position named guard."The guards on the basketball team are responsible for dribbling the ball and passing it to the forwards. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train."The guards checked all the doors were securely closed before the train departed. "jobpersonvehicleserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Boolean expression that must evaluate to true for a branch of program execution to continue."The automated gate uses access codes as guards; if the correct code isn't entered, the gate remains closed. "computinglogictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend."The security system guards the building against intruders. "policemilitaryactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like."Guard the prisoner."policemilitarygovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."militarypoliceactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc."She guards the hem of her new skirt with delicate lace to prevent it from fraying. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten by binding; to gird."The knight guards his sword securely to his belt before entering the tournament. "actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading