[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 group of men who escort and protect some important person Synonyms:body
[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" Synonyms:precaution, safe
[noun] the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night" Synonyms:duty, sentry duty, sentry go
[noun] 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" Synonyms:ward
[verb] protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks" Synonyms:defend, hold
[verb] take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
