guard
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2.2
- noun
- /ɡɑrd/
- The team's starting guard scored the highest points during the last game.
- point guard
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Watch on YouTubeHe real small, you know, he played point guard bruh, but only in JV.
- He real small, you know, he played point guard bruh, but only in JV.
- And LeBron basically plays point guard, point forward, He's fixed, whatever.
Examples
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We started a right guard at right tackle.
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In basketball, the point guard is responsible for directing the team’s offense.
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I mean, he's like the ultimate point guard assist guy.
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His brother JJ could go tackle, guard, centre guard, tackle.
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Two uniformed security guards are making a sweep of the room with police dogs.
Fiction book (1992) -
The metal access door opens, and the first of the guards steps warily out, rifle at the ready.
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Immediately following 11 September, more than 70,000 reservists and National Guard troops were called to active duty.
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Man, my first stint here, he was a rookie guard right here in segregation.
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Many high schools look for talented guards to strengthen their basketball programs.
Idioms
Compounds
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1.3
A person who watches and protects a building or people to stop stealing and trouble
- Formal
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3.7
A military group in each United States state that governors or federal leaders call in emergencies
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7.7
A special military unit that protected the Iraqi government in Baghdad under Saddam Hussein
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2.1
A dog trained to protect people or property by warning and sometimes attacking intruders
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3.4
A branch of the United States military that enforces laws at sea, rescues people, and protects its waters
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3.7
A group of part-time soldiers who help in local emergencies and serve abroad
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4.2
A reserve force of civilian volunteers who support the United States Air Force in war and emergencies
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9.2
A young person who supports Mao Zedong and takes part in political activity during China's Cultural Revolution
- Formal
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3.3
A part of the United States government that patrols coasts, enforces laws at sea, and rescues people
- Formal
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3.5
A branch of the US government that protects people at sea, rescues boats and crews, and stops illegal activity
- Formal
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4.1
A group of people who stand in line to welcome an important person or honor a dead person
- US
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A set of metal bars attached to the front of a football helmet that protects the player's face
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9.9
A guard who stands near the king or queen during ceremonies while wearing a Tudor uniform
- Formal
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5.5
US Department of Defense office that manages the Army and Air National Guard
- Specialized
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Long outer parts of an animal's coat that protect the soft fur underneath
- Literature
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A small loyal group of advisers and supporters who protect a leader and influence decisions
- US
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4.1
A curved cover above a bike or motorcycle wheel that stops mud and water splashing on the rider
- US
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4.0
A curved shield above a bicycle or motorcycle wheel that keeps mud and water off the rider
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Etymology
Guard comes from an old German word meaning 'to watch' or 'protect', and is related to ward and warden. In sport, a guard is the player who 'watches' or protects part of the team, helping control the ball or stop the opponent.