Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Guards.
Guards - as a noun
A person who keeps watch over something or someone
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defender13guardian10protector13shielder12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
Example: "The left guard was injured on the play"
A device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
safety12safety deviceHypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A posture of defence in boxing or fencing
Example: "Keep your guard up"
The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
A military unit serving to protect some place or person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10military forcemilitary groupmilitary unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
Example: "He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precaution14safeguard14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measure9step6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The duty of serving as a sentry
Example: "He was on guard that night"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guard dutysentry dutysentry go(american football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
Example: "Guards must be good blockers"
A position on a basketball team
Guards - as a verb
To keep watch over
Example: "There would be men guarding the horses"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
follow12keep an eye onobserve12watch13watch overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Example: "Guard my possessions while i'm away"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ward8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protect11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Protect against a challenge or attack
Example: "Hold that position behind the trees!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defend11hold8Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Example: "Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"
Example Sentences
"The security guards patrol the building at night."
"The royal guards protect the palace entrance."
"The prison guards keep an eye on the inmates."
"The coast guards rescue sailors in distress."
"The security guards checked everyone's bags at the entrance."
Word Game Points
Is GUARDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, guards is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GUARDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is GUARDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, guards is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGUARDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is GUARDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, guards is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGUARDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
