Thesaurus: guards

A body of picked troops; as, "The Household Guards."

Definitions

n. pl. A body of picked troops; as, "The Household Guards."
n a person who keeps watch over something or someone n the person who plays that position on a football team n a device designed to prevent injury or accidents n a posture of defence in boxing or fencing n the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team n a military unit serving to protect some place or person n a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. n the duty of serving as a sentry n (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage n a position on a basketball team v to keep watch over v watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect v protect against a challenge or attack v take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence