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guard

noun: a person who keeps watch over something or someone

noun: the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"

noun: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

noun: a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"

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

noun: a military unit serving to protect some place or person

noun: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

noun: the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"

noun: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"

noun: a position on a basketball team

verb: to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"

verb: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"

verb: protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

verb: take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"