guards

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guards noun

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.“The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.”
A garda; a police officer.
A squad responsible for protecting something.“The president inspected the guard of honour.”
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.

guards verb

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.“Guard the prisoner.”
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.“Careful people guard against mistakes.”
To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.

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