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Meaning ofguardin English

guard

us//ɡaʁd//

Pluralguards
Past Tenseguarded
Participle Verbguarding
Third Person Singularguards

Definitions

Noun
1. a person or thing that protects something; watches over
2. a state of caution; defensive posture
  The boxer assumed a guard stance to defend himself.
3. protective gear for the body (e.g. shins)
  The football player wore a guard on his shoulder to prevent injury.
4. a sword part protecting the wielder's hand
  The fencer's sword had a guard to protect their hand from impact.
5. a machine part blocking access to hazards
  The machine was equipped with a guard to prevent workers from touching the sharp blades.
6. rail employee ensuring train safety
  The train guard ensured that all passengers were safely on board before departing.
7. a condition (Boolean) controlling program flow
  The programmer added a guard to the code to handle potential errors.
Verb
1. to protect from danger; secure safety
  The security team will guard the building tonight.
2. to watch over; prevent escape
  The prison guards guard the inmates to prevent escape.
3. to be cautious; defensive
  We must guard against making the same mistake again.

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