| adjutant general |
(cap.) in the U.S. National Guard, the chief administrative officer in each state. [1/3 definitions] |
| Alsatian |
the British word for "German shepherd," a breed of large brown or black dogs that are often used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
| backcourt |
in basketball, the two guard positions, as a unit. [1/3 definitions] |
| beefeater |
a guard at the Tower of London, or a yeoman in the English royal guard. |
| beware |
to be wary of or on guard against (usu. used imperatively). [1/2 definitions] |
| bracer2 |
an arm or wrist guard worn by archers as protection from the bowstring. |
| casque |
armor for the head, esp. a conical, medieval helmet with a nose guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| changing of the guard |
a ceremony in which a guard is replaced by another guard. |
| cornerback |
in football, one of two players on the outer edges of the defensive secondary who guard against end runs and cover wide receivers. |
| cover |
to guard against attack by having within the range of one's guns. [2/21 definitions] |
| curve ball |
an unforeseen or unexpected event that takes one by surprise or catches one off guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| deathwatch |
one who keeps guard over a person condemned to execution. [1/3 definitions] |
| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. |
| depository |
someone entrusted to guard and protect something; depositary. [1/2 definitions] |
| Doberman pinscher |
a breed of dog. Doberman pinschers have short, smooth, black hair with tan markings and are used as guard dogs. |
| dog |
a kind of mammal with four legs and a tail. People keep dogs as pets. Some dogs help people guard buildings or animals such as sheep. |
| doorkeeper |
one whose job is to guard or tend the entrance to a building. |
| dragon |
an imaginary monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail. In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure. |
| en garde |
on guard (French); the opening position in fencing from which one must either attack or defend. [1/2 definitions] |
| Ens. |
abbreviation of "Ensign," in the U.S. Coast Guard or Navy, one who is a commissioned officer of the lowest rank (used in a proper name). |
| ensign |
the lowest rank of an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard or Navy. [1/2 definitions] |