Guards

/ɡɑːdz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters

Definition of Guards

noun

  1. A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

    "The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.   After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."

  2. A garda; a police officer.
  3. A squad responsible for protecting something.

    "The president inspected the guard of honour."

  4. The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
  5. A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.

    "The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard."

verb

  1. To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
  2. To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

    "Guard the prisoner."

  3. To 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."

  4. To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
  5. To fasten by binding; to gird.

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