definition
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
example
The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.
definition
A garda; a police officer.
definition
A squad responsible for protecting something.
example
The president inspected the guard of honour.
definition
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
definition
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
example
The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.
definition
A watchchain.
definition
A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
definition
A state of caution; posture of defence.
definition
Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
definition
A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center.
definition
The position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard.
definition
Either of two offensive positions between the center and each of the offensive tackles, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.
definition
A player playing a position named guard.
definition
An employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train.
definition
A Boolean expression that must evaluate to true for a branch of program execution to continue.