guard, n.
(guards)
freq. cnt. 20
(guards)
freq. cnt. 20
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
<noun.person> freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 15
guard
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a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
guard safety safety device
the person who plays that position on a football team
<noun.person> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
guard
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
guard
a position on a basketball team
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guard
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
<noun.act>
guard
sample sentences
"guards must be good blockers"
the duty of serving as a sentry
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
guard guard duty sentry duty sentry go
sample sentences
"he was on guard that night"
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a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1
guard precaution safeguard
sample sentences
"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution""an insurance policy is a good safeguard"
"we let our guard down"
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a military unit serving to protect some place or person
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guard
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the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
<noun.person>
guard
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