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| Words With Friends | (15 Points) |
Guard
ɡɑːd
Guard definitions
verb
guard
guarded
guarding
guards
- watch over in order to protect or control
"two men were left to guard the stockade"
- watch over (someone) to prevent them from escaping
"his task was to help guard the prisoners"
- stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball
"when a player is so closely guarded he cannot pass the ball"
- protect against damage or harm
"the company fiercely guarded its independence"
protect stand guard over watch over look after keep an eye on take care of cover patrol police defend shield safeguard preserve save keep safe secure screen shelter- take precautions against
"farmers must guard against sudden changes in the market"