Guard Meaning

There are 14 meaning(s) for word Guard

Meaning 1 : a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

    Synonyms : safety,  safety device
Meaning 2 : the duty of serving as a sentry

    Example : he was on guard that night

    Synonyms : guard duty,  sentry duty,  sentry go
Meaning 3 : a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

    Example : an insurance policy is a good safeguard,we let our guard down

    Synonyms : precaution,  safeguard
Meaning 4 : watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

    Example : guard my possessions while I'm away

    Synonyms : ward
Meaning 5 : protect against a challenge or attack

    Synonyms : defend,  hold
Meaning 6 : (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

    Example : guards must be good blockers

Meaning 7 : a military unit serving to protect some place or person

Meaning 8 : a person who keeps watch over something or someone

Meaning 9 : a position on a basketball team

Meaning 10 : a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

    Example : keep your guard up

Meaning 11 : take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

    Example : guard against becoming too friendly with the staff,guard against infection

Meaning 12 : the person who plays that position on a football team

    Example : the left guard was injured on the play

Meaning 13 : the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

Meaning 14 : to keep watch over

    Example : there would be men guarding the horses

How to Pronounce Guard

  • ɡɑrd