device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
fender a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing"
guard -
a position on a basketball team
position the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom
guard -
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
lineman (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
guard -
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
guard -
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
guard -
the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"
guard -
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
duty assignment,
assignment the act of distributing something to designated places or persons; "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum"
Verb
guard -
to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"
guard -
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
act,
move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
guard -
protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
guard -
Either of two offensive positions between the center and each of the offensive tackles, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.
guard -
A player playing a position named guard.
guard -
An employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train.
Verb
guard -
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
guard -
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
guard -
To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
