Definition of guarding Guarding

/gɑˈɹdɪŋ/ - [garding] -

We found 3 definitions of guarding from 2 different sources.

What does guarding mean?

Wiktionary

guarding (Verb)
Present participle of guard.

Part of speech

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guarding, verb, gerund of guard (infinitive).

WordNet

Noun Plural: guards
guard - a person who keeps watch over something or someone
		guardian, protector, shielder, defender a person who cares for persons or property
		bouncer, chucker-out a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting
		door guard, doorman, hall porter, gatekeeper, ostiary, doorkeeper, porter someone who controls access to something; "there are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief"
		halberdier a guard who carries a halberd (as a symbol of his duty)
		screener a guard at an airport who checks passengers or their luggage at a security checkpoint
guard - a military unit serving to protect some place or person
		military force, military group, military unit, force a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men"
		bodyguard a group of men who escort and protect some important person
		home guard a volunteer unit formed to defend the homeland while the regular army is fighting elsewhere
		territorial reserve, territorial a territorial military unit
guard - a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
		safety, safety device
		device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
		fender a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing"
guard - a position on a basketball team
		position the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom
guard - (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
		lineman (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
guard - the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
		basketball player, basketeer, cager an athlete who plays basketball
guard - a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
guard - the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play"
guard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
		precaution, safeguard
		measure, step how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
		backstop a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"
guard - the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
		guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go
		duty assignment, assignment the act of distributing something to designated places or persons; "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum"
Verb guards, guarding, guarded
guard - to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"
		keep an eye on, watch over, watch, observe, follow observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
		patrol, police maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
		keep guard, stand guard, stand sentinel, stand watch watch over so as to protect; "We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves"; "The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen"
		baby-sit, sit work or act as a baby-sitter; "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
		baby-sit work or act as a baby-sitter; "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
guard - watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
		ward
		protect shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
		shepherd tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats
guard - take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
		act, move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
guard - protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
		defend, hold
		protect shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"

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Wiktionary

guard (Noun)
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
guard (Noun)
A squad responsible for protecting something.
guard (Noun)
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
guard (Noun)
A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
guard (Noun)
A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center.
guard (Noun)
The position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard .
guard (Noun)
Either of two offensive positions between the center and each of the offensive tackle s, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.
guard (Noun)
A player playing a position named guard.
guard (Noun)
An employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train.
guard (Verb)
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
guard (Verb)
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
guard (Verb)
To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
guard (Verb)
To fasten by binding; to gird.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

guard (n.)
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for.
guard (n.)
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
guard (n.)
To protect the edge of, esp. with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
guard (n.)
To fasten by binding; to gird.
guard (v. i.)
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes.
guard (v. t.)
One who, or that which, guards from injury, danger, exposure, or attack; defense; protection.
guard (v. t.)
A man, or body of men, stationed to protect or control a person or position; a watch; a sentinel.
guard (v. t.)
One who has charge of a mail coach or a railway train; a conductor.
guard (v. t.)
Any fixture or attachment designed to protect or secure against injury, soiling, or defacement, theft or loss
guard (v. t.)
That part of a sword hilt which protects the hand.
guard (v. t.)
Ornamental lace or hem protecting the edge of a garment.
guard (v. t.)
A chain or cord for fastening a watch to one's person or dress.
guard (v. t.)
A fence or rail to prevent falling from the deck of a vessel.
guard (v. t.)
An extension of the deck of a vessel beyond the hull; esp., in side-wheel steam vessels, the framework of strong timbers, which curves out on each side beyond the paddle wheel, and protects it and the shaft against collision.
guard (v. t.)
A plate of metal, beneath the stock, or the lock frame, of a gun or pistol, having a loop, called a bow, to protect the trigger.
guard (v. t.)
An interleaved strip at the back, as in a scrap book, to guard against its breaking when filled.
guard (v. t.)
A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise.
guard (v. t.)
An expression or admission intended to secure against objections or censure.
guard (v. t.)
Watch; heed; care; attention; as, to keep guard.
guard (v. t.)
The fibrous sheath which covers the phragmacone of the Belemnites.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

guard
To keep something or someone safe or prevent harm coming to someone or something.
guard
A person who protects or watches over something.
guard
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

guard
gärd, v.t. to ward, watch, or take care of: to protect from danger or attack: to protect the edge of, as by an ornamental border.—v.i. to watch: to be wary.—n. that which guards from danger: a man or body of men stationed to protect: one who has charge of a coach or railway-train: state of caution: posture of defence: part of the hilt of a sword: a watch-chain: (pl.) troops attached to the person of a sovereign: (cricket) the pads which protect the legs from swift balls.—adj. Guard′able.—n. Guard′age (Shak.), wardship.—adjs. Guard′ant (her.), having the face turned towards the beholder; Guard′ed, wary: cautious: uttered with caution.—adv. Guard′edly.—ns. Guard′edness; Guard′house, Guard′room, a house or room for the accommodation of a guard of soldiers, where defaulters are confined; Guard′ian, one who guards or takes care of: (law) one who has the care of an orphan minor.—adj. protecting.—n. Guard′ianship.—adj. Guard′less, without a guard: defenceless.—ns. Guard′ship, a ship of war that superintends marine affairs in a harbour and protects it: (Swift) guardianship; Guards′man, a soldier of the guards.—Guardian angel, an angel supposed to watch over a particular person: a person specially devoted to the interests of another.—Mount guard, to go on guard-duty; On, or Off, one's guard, on the watch, or the opposite; Run the guard, to get past a guard or sentinel without detection. [O. Fr. garder—Old High Ger. warten; A.S. weardian, Eng. ward.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

guard
The duty performed by a body of men stationed to watch and protect any post against surprise. A division of marines appointed to take the duty for a stated portion of time. "Guard, turn out!" the order to the marines on the captain's approaching the ship. Also, the bow of a trigger and the hilt of a sword.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

guard
A body of men whose duty it is to secure an army or place from being surprised by an enemy. In garrison the guards are relieved every day. On guard is being engaged on guard duty.