Guard
/ɡɑːd/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Guard
noun
- A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
"The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."
- A garda; a police officer.
- A squad responsible for protecting something.
"The president inspected the guard of honour."
- The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
- A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
"The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard."
verb
- To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
- To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
"Guard the prisoner."
- To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
"Careful people guard against mistakes."
- To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
- To fasten by binding; to gird.
Anagrams of Guard
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
g2
u1
a1
r1
d2
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Guard
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Guard"
Guard is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Guard" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "guard" is a low-scoring word.