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According to WordNet, the noun "guard" has 10 sense(s).

100822970 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".

100727743 (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers".

100730538 the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night".

103464467 a device designed to prevent injury or accidents.

110149720 the person who plays that position on a football team; "the left guard was injured on the play".

108215603 a military unit serving to protect some place or person.

105082222 a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up".

110150281 the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team.

110150071 a person who keeps watch over something or someone.

100725673 a position on a basketball team.


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