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The correct spelling is guards.
How to pronounce guards
noun
IPA: /ɡɑːdz/
Say it like: Gua-rds
The correct spelling is guards. A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something. For example: "The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."
Usage Examples
“The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.”
“The president inspected the guard of honour.”
“The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
- 2.A garda; a police officer.
- 3.A squad responsible for protecting something.
- 4.The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
- 5.A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
verb
- 1.To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
- 2.To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
- 3.To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
- 4.To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
- 5.To fasten by binding; to gird.
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