Dictionary Check: guard

"guard" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

noun

the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

Example: "the left guard was injured on the play"
noun

a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

Synonyms:
noun

a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

Example: "keep your guard up"
noun

the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

noun

a military unit serving to protect some place or person

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