Guards
/ɡɑːdz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Guards
noun
- 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."
- A garda; a police officer.
- A squad responsible for protecting something.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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