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Meaning of guard
noun
- A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something. Example: The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.
- A garda; a police officer.
- A squad responsible for protecting something. Example: The president inspected the guard of honour.
- The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
- A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts. Example: The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.
verb
- To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
- To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like. Example: Guard the prisoner.
- To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety. Example: Careful people guard against mistakes.
- To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
- To fasten by binding; to gird.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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