guard

Definitions of guard in various dictionaries:

noun - a person who keeps watch over something or someone

noun - the person who plays that position on a football team

noun - a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

noun - a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

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.

noun - the duty of serving as a sentry

noun - (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

noun - a position on a basketball team

verb - to keep watch over

verb - watch over or shield from danger or harm

verb - protect against a challenge or attack

verb - take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

To watch over so as to prevent escape or violence: guarded the prisoner.

To keep (an opposing player) from scoring or playing efficiently.

To maintain control over, as to prevent indiscretion: Guard what you say.

To supervise entry or exit through; keep watch at: guarded the door.

To furnish (a device or object) with a protective piece.

To escort.

To take precautions: guard against infection.

To serve as a guard.

One who protects, keeps watch, or acts as a sentinel.

One who supervises prisoners.

A group of people serving as an escort or performing drill exhibitions on ceremonial occasions: an honor guard.

A railway employee in charge of a train.

One of the two offensive linemen on either side of the center.

Either of the two players normally positioned in the backcourt who are responsible for bringing the ball to and initiating offensive plays from the frontcourt.

A defensive position or stance, as in boxing or fencing.

The act or duty of guarding.

Protection; watch: a prisoner under close guard.

Something that gives protection; a safeguard: a guard against tooth decay.

An attachment or a covering put on a machine to protect the operator or a part of the machine.

A device on a foil, sword, or knife that protects the hand.

A padded covering worn to protect a body part from injury: a shin guard.

A small chain or band attached to a watch or bracelet to prevent loss.

A ring worn to prevent a more valuable ring from sliding off the finger.

A signal that prevents accidental activation of a device or ambiguous interpretation of data.

To keep watch.

To act as a sentinel.

verb - to keep from harm, attack, or injury