Definition of guard

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Guard (n.) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for..

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Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard..
Enguard :: Enguard (v. t.) To surround as with a guard.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) Ornamental lace or hem protecting the edge of a garment.
Chaja :: Chaja (n.) The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, / Chauna, chavaria), so called in imitation of its notes; -- called also chauna, and faithful kamichi. It is often domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See Kamichi..
Watchman :: Watchman (n.) One set to watch; a person who keeps guard; a guard; a sentinel.
Sentinel :: Sentinel (n.) One who watches or guards; specifically (Mil.), a soldier set to guard an army, camp, or other place, from surprise, to observe the approach of danger, and give notice of it; a sentry..
Patron :: Patron (n.) A guardian saint. -- called also patron saint.
Safeguard :: Safeguard (n.) A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
Escort :: Escort (n.) A body of armed men to attend a person of distinction for the sake of affording safety when on a journey; one who conducts some one as an attendant; a guard, as of prisoners on a march; also, a body of persons, attending as a mark of respect or honor; -- applied to movements on land, as convoy is to movements at sea..
Defence :: Defence (n.) That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection..
Outsentry :: Outsentry (n.) A sentry who guards the entrance or approach to a place; an outguard.
Parole :: Parole (n.) A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards..
Ward :: Ward (n.) One who, or that which, is guarded..
President :: President (n.) A protector; a guardian; a presiding genius.
Nasal :: Nasal (n.) Part of a helmet projecting to protect the nose; a nose guard.
Underkeeper :: Underkeeper (n.) A subordinate keeper or guardian.
Premunition :: Premunition (n.) The act of fortifying or guarding against objections.
Guardsman :: Guardsman (n.) A member, either officer or private, of any military body called Guards..
Wary :: Wary (a.) Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful..
Shepherd :: Shepherd (v. t.) To tend as a shepherd; to guard, herd, lead, or drive, as a shepherd..
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