(UK, rail transport, historical) The last carriage on a passenger train; it was occupied by the guard, had storage space for parcels, bicycles etc, and sometimes had an emergency brake.

plural of guard cell

plural of guard band

plural of molly-guard

(rare) A mudguard which is attached at the back of a bicycle saddle.

To prevent something unpleasant from happening.

To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

plural of guard of honor

(construction) A device or series of devices attached to the roof in a pattern that attempts to hold the snow in place, thus preventing sudden snow or ice slides from the roof

plural of advance guard