ALL meanings of guards
guard
G g - noun guards a person who keeps watch over prisoners or others under restraint. 1
- noun guards a body of people, especially soldiers, charged with guarding a place from disturbance, theft, fire, etc. 1
- noun guards a close watch, as over a prisoner or other person under restraint: to be kept under guard. 1
- noun guards a device, appliance, or attachment that prevents injury, loss, etc. 1
- noun guards something intended or serving to guard or protect; safeguard: insurance as a guard against disasters. 1
- noun guards a posture of defense or readiness, as in fencing, boxing, or bayonet drill. 1
- noun guards Football. either of the linemen stationed between a tackle and the center. the position played by this lineman. 1
- noun guards Basketball. either of the players stationed in the backcourt. 1
- noun guards Chess. a piece that supports or defends another. 1
- noun guards Cards. a low card that is held with a high card of the same suit and that enables the holder to save the high card for a later trick. 1
- noun guards British. a railroad conductor. 1
- noun guards Guards, the name of certain bodies of troops in the British army. 1
- idioms guards off guard, unprepared; unwary: The blow from behind caught him off guard. Also, off one's guard. 1
- idioms guards on guard, vigilant; wary: on guard against dishonest merchants. Also, on one's guard. 1
- idioms guards stand guard over, to watch over; protect: The dog stood guard over his wounded master. 1
- noun guards Plural form of guard. 1
- verb with object guards to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler. 1
- verb with object guards to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, misconduct, etc.: to guard a prisoner. 1
- verb with object guards to keep under control or restraint as a matter of caution or prudence: to guard one's temper. 1
- verb with object guards to provide or equip with some safeguard or protective appliance, as to prevent loss, injury, etc. 1
- verb with object guards Sports. to position oneself so as to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of (an opponent on offense): The linebacker moved to his right to guard the end going out for a pass. 1
- verb with object guards Chess. to protect (a piece or a square) by placing a piece in a supportive or defensive position relative to it. 1
- verb without object guards to take precautions (usually followed by against): to guard against errors. 1
- verb without object guards to give protection; keep watch; be watchful. 1
- noun guards a person or group of persons that guards, protects, or keeps a protective or restraining watch. 1
- noun plural guards (esp in European armies) any of various regiments responsible for ceremonial duties and, formerly, the protection of the head of state 0
- noun plural guards (as modifier) 0