guard
/ɡɑɹd/ sustantivo A2En español: guarda, guardia, guardés, shafo
- 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.· border guard, prison guard, security guard
- A squad responsible for protecting something. · The president inspected the guard of honour.
- An elite military unit in Russia, the former Soviet Union and several post-Soviet countries.
- The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand. · Holonym: hilt
- A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts. · The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.
- A watchchain.
- A state of caution; posture of defence.
- Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
Plural guards
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“I was on my guard all that next day, and never went out into the park.
They make you also guard their sheep, and while they eat the mutton throw only the bones to you.
Be on guard against men who can strike from a distance.
The Shepherd at first stood on his guard against him, as against an enemy, and kept a strict watch over his movements.
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