GUARD

Definition

1. verb to keep watch over.
2. verb watch over or shield from danger or harm. — synonyms: ward
3. verb protect against a challenge or attack. — synonyms: defend, hold
4. verb take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence.
5. noun a person who keeps watch over something or someone.
6. noun the person who plays that position on a football team.
7. noun a device designed to prevent injury or accidents. — synonyms: safety, safety_device
8. noun a posture of defence in boxing or fencing.
9. noun the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team.
10. noun a military unit serving to protect some place or person.
11. noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.. — synonyms: precaution, safeguard
12. noun the duty of serving as a sentry. — synonyms: guard_duty, sentry_duty, sentry_go
13. noun (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage.
14. noun a position on a basketball team.