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Term: guard

Noun

Sense: protector or sentinel

Description: A guard refers to a person or group of people responsible for protecting or watching over something or someone.

Example sentence: The security guard at the bank prevented the robbery.

Sense: protective device or barrier

Description: A guard can also refer to a protective device or barrier used to prevent access or harm.

Example sentence: The machine operator wears safety goggles and a face guard to protect against flying debris.

Verb

Sense: protect or watch over

Description: When used as a verb, guard means to protect or watch over something or someone.

Example sentence: The fierce dog guarded the entrance of the property.

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