7. (noun)precaution, safeguard, guard a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
8. (noun)guard duty, guard, sentry duty, sentry go the duty of serving as a sentry "he was on guard that night"
9. (noun)guard (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
"guards must be good blockers"
10. (noun)guard a position on a basketball team
11. (verb)guard to keep watch over
"there would be men guarding the horses"
12. (verb)guard, ward watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
"guard my possessions while I'm away"
13. (verb)defend, guard, hold protect against a challenge or attack
"Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
14. (verb)guard take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
"guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
Definition of 'Guard'
