YEOMAN OF THE GUARD Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase yeoman of the guard. (close relations)
yeoman
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| yeoman | nounn | |||||
noun • officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch • in former times was free and cultivated his own land | ||||||
| custodian | nounn | |||||
noun • one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals | ||||||
| guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||
| lookout | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • an elevated post affording a wide view • a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings • the act of looking out | ||||||
| patrolman | nounn | |||||
noun • a policeman who patrols a given region | ||||||
| sentinel | nounn | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||
| sentry | nounn | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||
| warden | nounn | |||||
noun • the chief official in charge of a prison | ||||||
| watchman | nounn | |||||
noun • a guard who keeps watch | ||||||
| beefeater | nounn | |||||
noun • officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch | ||||||
