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guard n. a person who keeps watch over something or someone
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guard v. to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"
. wn #3
guard v. [
ward] watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
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guard n. the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"
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guard v. [
defend, hold] protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
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