stand+guard

  • 21guard — v. & n. v. 1 tr. (often foll. by from, against) watch over and defend or protect from harm. 2 tr. keep watch by (a door etc.) so as to control entry or exit. 3 tr. supervise (prisoners etc.) and prevent from escaping. 4 tr. provide (machinery)… …

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  • 22guard — 1. verb 1) infantry guarded the barricaded bridge Syn: protect, stand guard over, watch over, keep an eye on; cover, patrol, police, defend, shield, safeguard, keep safe, secure 2) the prisoners were guarded by armed men Syn …

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  • 23stand — I. verb (stood; standing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English standan; akin to Old High German stantan, stān to stand, Latin stare, Greek histanai to cause to stand, set, histasthai to stand, be standing Date: before 12th century… …

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  • 24guard — v 1. protect, watch over, stand guard over, police, secure, defend; shield, shelter, screen, cover, cloak; preserve, save, conserve; escort, conduct, convoy, ride shotgun. 2. supervise, hold watch, keep under surveillance; control, keep under… …

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  • 25guard —   Kia i, mea kia i.   Also: māka i, maka ina, pale, kūka awe, ho opālama;    ♦ rear guard, hunapa a;    ♦ king s guard, apo hao.    ♦ To stand guard, kū uwaki.    ♦ Citizens guard, pū ali kia i māka i …

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  • 26guard — 1. verb troops guarded the bridge Syn: protect, defend, shield, secure, cover, mind, stand guard over, watch, keep an eye on 2. noun 1) border guards Syn: sentry, sentinel, nigh …

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  • 27Guard (grappling) — Guard A type of open guard, as shown in a USMC combatives manual Classification Position Parent style …

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  • 28Stand by Me (film) — Stand by Me Theatrical release poster Directed by Rob Reiner Produced by Br …

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  • 29guard of honour — see under ↑honour • • • Main Entry: ↑guard guard of honour A body of soldiers serving as a ceremonial escort • • • Main Entry: ↑honour * * * guard of honour UK US noun [countable] [ …

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  • 30Stand-up PWC — are a type of personal watercraft (PWC) available since the 1970s. They (usually) have a pivoting handlepole and standing tray area that requires the operator to stand while riding instead of sitting. This is in contrast to the more frequently… …

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