be+on+guard

  • 31guard — [n1] protector bouncer*, chaperon, chaperone, chaser*, convoyer, custodian, defender, escort, guardian, lookout, picket, sentinel, sentry, shepherd, shield, ward, warden, watch, watchperson; concept 348 guard [n2] defense aegis, armament, armor,… …

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  • 32guard-ship — guardˈ ship or guardˈship noun 1. A ship of war that superintends marine affairs in a harbour and protects it 2. Guardianship (archaic; Swift) • • • Main Entry: ↑guard …

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  • 33guard rail — UK US noun [countable] [singular guard rail plural guard rails] a bar or fence put for safety at the edge of something such as a road, a bridge, or stairs Thesaurus: fences and boundarieshyponym farm bui …

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  • 34guard´ed|ness — guard|ed «GAHR dihd», adjective. 1. kept safe; carefully watched over; defended; protected. SYNONYM(S): watched. 2. careful; prudent; cautious: »“Maybe” was his guarded answer to my question …

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  • 35guard´ed|ly — guard|ed «GAHR dihd», adjective. 1. kept safe; carefully watched over; defended; protected. SYNONYM(S): watched. 2. careful; prudent; cautious: »“Maybe” was his guarded answer to my question …

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  • 36guard|ed — «GAHR dihd», adjective. 1. kept safe; carefully watched over; defended; protected. SYNONYM(S): watched. 2. careful; prudent; cautious: »“Maybe” was his guarded answer to my question …

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  • 37guard|i|an — «GAHR dee uhn», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a person who takes care of another or of some special thing; defender: »A minister or priest is considered a guardian of the faith. SYNONYM(S): protector. 2. a person appointed by law to take care of the… …

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  • 38Guard hair — Guard hairs are the longest, most coarse hairs in a mammal s coat, forming the topcoat (or outer coat). They taper to a point and protect the undercoat from the elements. They are often water repellent and stick out above the rest of the coat.… …

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  • 39guard dog — n a dog that is trained to guard a place …

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  • 40guard dog — guard ,dog noun count a dog trained to guard property or people …

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