Definition of rearguard Rearguard
rear•guard
We found 4 definitions of rearguard from 3 different sources.
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What does rearguard mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: rearguards |
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| rearguard - a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body | ||
| detachment the act of releasing from an attachment or connection | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rearguard (Noun)
The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force. - rearguard (Noun)
The defence, collectively the defenders.
Part of speech
🔤- rearguard, noun, singular of rearguards.
- rearguard, adjective.
