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About GUARDS
GUARDS is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).
Definitions
noun
- a person who keeps watch over something or someone
- the person who plays that position on a football team
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
- a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
- the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
- a military unit serving to protect some place or person
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- the duty of serving as a sentry
- (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
- a position on a basketball team
verb
- to keep watch over
- watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
- protect against a challenge or attack
- take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence