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guard

Letters that make guard

a, d, g, r, u are letters that make 'guard'

Words within guard

guar, ar, GU, AR, Ar are words within 'guard'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of guard

guards is a word created by adding a letter to 'guard'

guard is a 5 letter word ending with d
guard is a 5 letter word starting with g

14 possible definitions for 'guard'

Guard as "the duty of serving as a sentry"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go have the same meaning as 'guard'

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of assignment, duty assignment.

Derivatives of guard

guard is a derivative of guard.

Example of guard used within this context

"he was on guard that night"

Guard as "a device designed to prevent injury or accidents"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

safety device, safety have the same meaning as 'guard'

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of device.

Types of guard

safety lock, safety catch, fender are types of 'guard'.

Guard as "the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of basketball player, basketeer, cager.

Instances of guard

Robertson, Oscar Robertson, Oscar Palmer Robertson. are instances of 'guard'

Guard as "protect against a challenge or attack"

Under this definition, guard is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

defend, hold have the same meaning as 'guard'

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of protect.

Derivatives of guard

defense force, defence force, defender, guardian, shielder, protector, defensive, defendable, defensible, defense, defence are derivatives of 'guard'.

Verb groups of guard

hold is a verb group of guard.

Guard as "watch over or shield from danger or harm, protect"

Under this definition, guard is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ward has the same meaning as guard

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of protect.

Types of guard

shepherd is a type of guard.

Derivatives of guard

warder, ward, guard are derivatives of 'guard'.

Example of guard used within this context

"guard my possessions while I'm away"

Guard as "take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence"

Under this definition, guard is a verb and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of move, act.

Example of guard used within this context

"guard against becoming too friendly with the staff", "guard against infection"

Guard as "to keep watch over"

Under this definition, guard is a verb and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of follow, observe, watch over, keep an eye on, watch.

Types of guard

sit, stand guard, keep guard, stand sentinel, baby-sit, baby-sit, police, patrol, stand watch are types of 'guard'.

Derivatives of guard

guard, guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go are derivatives of 'guard'.

Example of guard used within this context

"there would be men guarding the horses"

Guard as "a person who keeps watch over something or someone"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of defender, guardian, shielder, protector.

Types of guard

bouncer, doorkeeper, doorman, door guard, hall porter, gatekeeper, ostiary, halberdier, watchman, security guard, screener, chucker-out, porter, watcher are types of 'guard'.

Derivatives of guard

guard is a derivative of guard.

Guard as "the person who plays that position on a football team"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of lineman.

Example of guard used within this context

"the left guard was injured on the play"

Guard as "a military unit serving to protect some place or person"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of military force, military group, force, military unit.

Types of guard

bodyguard, territorial reserve, home guard, territorial are types of 'guard'.

Members of guard

bodyguard, escort are members of 'guard'.

Derivatives of guard

ward, guard are derivatives of 'guard'.

Guard as "a posture of defence in boxing or fencing"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of posture, position, attitude.

Example of guard used within this context

"keep your guard up"

Guard as "a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc."

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

precaution, safeguard have the same meaning as 'guard'

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of measure, step.

Types of guard

security measures, security, backstop are types of 'guard'.

Derivatives of guard

safeguard, precautionary, precautional are derivatives of 'guard'.

Example of guard used within this context

"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution", "an insurance policy is a good safeguard", "we let our guard down"

Guard as "(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of lineman.

guard as a member

'guard' can be a member of football team, eleven.

Example of guard used within this context

"guards must be good blockers"

Guard as "a position on a basketball team"

Under this definition, guard is a noun and has the following properties:

guard as a type

'guard' can be a type of position.

guard as a member

'guard' can be a member of basketball team, five.