guard Meaning and Definition

1. n. a position on a basketball team

2. n. a position on the line of scrimmage

3. n. the duty of serving as a sentry

4. n. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

5. n. a device designed to prevent injury

6. n. a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

7. n. a group of men who escort and protect some important person

8. n. the person who plays that position on a football team

9. n. a person who keeps watch over something or someone

10. n. the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

11. v. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

12. v. protect against a challenge or attack

13. v. to keep watch over

14. v. take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence