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Definition or meaning of the English word Guard
A man; or body of men; stationed to protect or control a person or position; a watch; a sentinel. (v. t.). Watch; heed; care; attention; as; to keep guard. (v. t.). A plate of metal; beneath the stock; or the lock frame; of a gun or pistol; having a loop; called a bow; to protect the trigger. (v. t.). A fence or rail to prevent falling from the deck of a vessel. (v. t.). A chain or cord for fastening a watch to one's person or dress. (v. t.). Ornamental lace or hem protecting the edge of a garment. (v. t.). That part of a sword hilt which protects the hand. (v. t.). A posture of defense in fencing; and in bayonet and saber exercise. (v. t.). One who has charge of a mail coach or a railway train; a conductor. (v. t.). An interleaved strip at the back; as in a scrap book; to guard against its breaking when filled. (v. t.). One who; or that which; guards from injury; danger; exposure; or attack; defense; protection. (v. t.). To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as; careful persons guard against mistakes. (v. i.). To fasten by binding; to gird. (n.). To protect the edge of; esp. with an ornamental border; hence; to face or ornament with lists; laces; etc. (n.). To keep watch over; in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence; or the like. (n.). To protect from danger; to secure against surprise; attack; or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for. (n.). Any fixture or attachment designed to protect or secure against injury; soiling; or defacement; theft or loss (v. t.). The fibrous sheath which covers the phragmacone of the Belemnites. (v. t.). An extension of the deck of a vessel beyond the hull; esp.; in side-wheel steam vessels; the framework of strong timbers; which curves out on each side beyond the paddle wheel; and protects it and the shaft against collision. (v. t.). An expression or admission intended to secure against objections or censure. (v. t.). |
