guaranty
- n a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
guard
- n a person who keeps watch over something or someone
- n the person who plays that position on a football team
the left guard was injured on the play - n a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
- n a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
keep your guard up - n the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
- n a military unit serving to protect some place or person
- n a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
we let our guard down - n the duty of serving as a sentry
he was on guard that night - n (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
guards must be good blockers - n a position on a basketball team
- v to keep watch over
there would be men guarding the horses - v watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
guard my possessions while I'm away - v protect against a challenge or attack
- v take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
guard against becoming too friendly with the staff
guard against infection
guard boat
- n a boat that is on guard duty (as in a harbor) around a fleet of warships
guard hair
- n coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals
guard of honor
- n an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral
guard ship
- n a warship (at anchor or under way) required to maintain a higher degree of readiness than others in its squadron
guardhouse
- n a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
guardian angel
- n an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual
guardian spirit
- n an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual