guard - Meaning in Marathi

guard - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of guard in English

guard noun

1. a position on a basketball team
2. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

   Example

   • "guards must be good blockers"
3. the duty of serving as a sentry

   Example

   • "he was on guard that night"
4. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

   Examples

   • "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"
   • "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"
   • "we let our guard down"
5. a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
6. a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

   Example

   • "keep your guard up"
7. a military unit serving to protect some place or person
8. the person who plays that position on a football team

   Example

   • "the left guard was injured on the play"
9. a person who keeps watch over something or someone
10. the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

guard verb

1. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

   Example

   • "guard my possessions while I'm away"
2. protect against a challenge or attack

   Examples

   • "Hold that position behind the trees!"
   • "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
3. to keep watch over

   Example

   • "there would be men guarding the horses"
4. take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

   Examples

   • "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"
   • "guard against infection"

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