guards

guards · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    (noun, plural) People who watch over and protect a place, person, or thing.

  2. 2.

    (noun, plural) Protective devices or coverings.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Third person singular present of guard; protects or watches over.

Phrases & expressions

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    security guards — Personnel who protect property or people
  • •
    bodyguards — Personal protectors for individuals
  • •
    on one's guard — Alert and watchful
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    changing of the guards — Ceremonial replacement of sentries

Related words

Antonyms: attackers, intruders
See also: guard, protection, security, sentries
Synonyms: protectors, sentinels, sentries, watchmen

Etymology

From Old French garde ("protection, guard") + -s (plural/third person suffix), of Germanic origin related to ward.