guard

About 25.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.

2. noun A garda; a police officer.
3. noun A squad responsible for protecting something.

   The president inspected the guard of honour.

4. noun An elite military unit in Russia, the former Soviet Union and several post-Soviet countries.
5. noun The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
6. noun A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.

   The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.

7. noun A watchchain.
8. noun A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

Similar words

ward bodyguard defend hold safety guard duty sentry duty sentry go guardian sentinel

Often followed by

against the of and to was at in over

Word family

guarded guarder guarders guarding guards standing/keeping guard