A device on a foil, sword, or knife that protects the hand.
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A device or an attachment that prevents injury, damage, or loss, especially:.
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A padded covering worn to protect a body part from injury: a shin guard.
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A ring worn to prevent a more valuable ring from sliding off the finger.
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A small chain or band attached to a watch or bracelet to prevent loss.
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verb-transitive
Archaic To escort.
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Sports To keep (an opposing player) from scoring or playing efficiently.
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To furnish (a device or object) with a protective piece.
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To maintain control over, as to prevent indiscretion: Guard what you say.
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To protect from harm by or as if by watching over: guard a bank; guarding the President. See Synonyms at defend.
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idiom
Stand guard To act as a sentinel.
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Stand guard To keep watch.
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verb-intransitive
To serve as a guard.
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To take precautions: guard against infection.
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verb
To protect an edge of with an ornamental border.
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To protect from danger especially by watchful attention make secure .
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To stand at the entrance of as if on guard or as a barrier.
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To tend to carefully .
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To watch over so as to prevent escape, disclosure, or indiscretion.
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