LIFEGUARDING Synonyms

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

• management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• 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

• 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

• watch and direct

• a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

• the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

• a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

• an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents

• a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material