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GUARDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Guarding.

Guarding - as a noun

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)
safetysafety device
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (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)
forcemilitary forcemilitary groupmilitary unit
Hyponyms (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)
precautionsafeguard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measurestep
Hyponyms (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

Guarding - as a verb

To keep watch over

Example: "There would be men guarding the horses"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
followkeep an eye onobservewatchwatch over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

Example: "Guard my possessions while i'm away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ward
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Protect against a challenge or attack

Example: "Hold that position behind the trees!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defendhold

Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Example: "Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"

Example Sentences

"The security guard is guarding the entrance to the building."
"She is tasked with guarding the valuable artifacts in the museum."
"The dog is guarding the house in our absence."
"The soldiers are guarding the border."
"The bodyguard is guarding the VIP at all times."
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Word Game Points

Is GUARDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, guarding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUARDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GUARDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, guarding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUARDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GUARDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, guarding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUARDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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