"guard" | Definition and Related Words

guard

Noun

A person who keeps watch over something or someone (synset 110169591)
is a type of: defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property
subtypes:
- bouncer, chucker-out - a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting
- door guard, doorkeeper, doorman, gatekeeper, hall porter, ostiary, porter - someone who guards an entrance
- halberdier - a guard who carries a halberd (as a symbol of his duty)
- screener - a guard at an airport who checks passengers or their luggage at a security checkpoint
- security guard, watcher, watchman - a guard who keeps watch
The person who plays that position on a football team (synset 110169240)
"the left guard was injured on the play"

is a type of: lineman - one of the players on the line of scrimmage
A device designed to prevent injury or accidents (synset 103469399)
is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
subtypes:
- fender - a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
- safety catch, safety lock - guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
same as: safety, safety device
A posture of defence in boxing or fencing (synset 105089429)
"keep your guard up"

is a type of: attitude, position, posture - the arrangement of the body and its limbs
The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team (synset 110169801)
is a type of: basketball player, basketeer, cager - an athlete who plays basketball

specific instances: oscar palmer robertson, oscar robertson, robertson - United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
A military unit serving to protect some place or person (synset 108232524)
is a type of: force, military force, military group, military unit - a unit that is part of some military service
subtypes:
- bodyguard - a group of men who escort and protect some important person
- home guard - a volunteer unit formed to defend the homeland while the regular army is fighting elsewhere
- territorial, territorial reserve - a territorial military unit
member holonym: bodyguard, escort - someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. (synset 100824631)
"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

is a type of: measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
subtypes:
- backstop - a precaution in case of an emergency
- security, security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
same as: precaution, safeguard
The duty of serving as a sentry (synset 100731836)
"he was on guard that night"

is a type of: assignment, duty assignment - a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

same as: guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage (synset 100729041)
"guards must be good blockers"

is a type of: lineman - (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage

belongs to: eleven, football team - a team that plays football
A position on a basketball team (synset 100726924)
is a type of: position - (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player

belongs to: basketball team, five - a team that plays basketball

Verb

To keep watch over (synset 202461453)
"there would be men guarding the horses"

is a type of: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over - follow with the eyes or the mind
subtypes:
- patrol, police - maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
- keep guard, stand guard, stand sentinel, stand watch - watch over so as to protect
- baby-sit, babysit, sit - work or act as a baby-sitter
- baby-sit, babysit - take watchful responsibility for
Watch over or shield from danger or harm;
Protect (synset 201131763)
"guard my possessions while I'm away"

is a type of: protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

subtypes: shepherd - watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils

same as: ward
Protect against a challenge or attack (synset 201132302)
"Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

is a type of: protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

same as: defend, hold

verb group: hold - take and maintain control over, often by violent means
Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence (synset 202605875)
"guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"

is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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