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guard

noun

a person who keeps watch over something or someone
the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"
a device designed to prevent injury
Synonyms: safety, safety device
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
a group of men who escort and protect some important person
Synonyms: bodyguard
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"
Synonyms: precaution, safeguard
the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
Synonyms: guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go
a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
a position on a basketball team

verb

to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I''m away"
Synonyms: ward
protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy''s attacks"
Synonyms: defend, hold
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"