Definition of guard

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Guard (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..

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Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A fence or rail to prevent falling from the deck of a vessel.
Blackguard :: Blackguard (a.) Scurrilous; abusive; low; worthless; vicious; as, blackguard language..
Proostracum :: Proostracum (n.) The anterior prolongation of the guard of the phragmocone of belemnites and allied fossil cephalopods, whether horny or calcareous. See Illust. of Phragmocone..
Tutelage :: Tutelage (n.) The state of being under a guardian; care or protection enjoyed.
Pace :: Pace (v. t.) To walk over with measured tread; to move slowly over or upon; as, the guard paces his round..
Check :: Check (v. t.) To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage..
Aguardiente :: Aguardiente (n.) A strong alcoholic drink, especially pulque..
Parole :: Parole (n.) A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards..
Guardsman :: Guardsman (n.) One who guards; a guard.
Suscipiency :: Susceptor (n.) One who undertakes anything; specifically, a godfather; a sponsor; a guardian..
Patrol :: Patrol (v.) t To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman; as, to patrol a frontier; to patrol a beat..
Line :: Line (n.) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc..
Circumspectness :: Circumspectness (n.) Vigilance in guarding against evil from every quarter; caution.
Primipilar :: Primipilar (a.) Of or pertaining to the captain of the vanguard of a Roman army.
Economical :: Economical (a.) Managing with frugality; guarding against waste or unnecessary expense; careful and frugal in management and in expenditure; -- said of character or habits.
Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To be dropped or uttered carelessly; as, an unguarded expression fell from his lips; not a murmur fell from him..
Wardcorps :: Wardcorps (n.) Guardian; one set to watch over another.
Guardant :: Guardant (v. t.) Acting as guardian.
Underfong :: Underfong (v. t.) To sustain; to support; to guard.
Guardship :: Guardship (n.) Care; protection.
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