The old guards whispered among themselves, reluctant to accept the reform proposals.

The security guards escorted the late visitors to the reception without delay.

The antique helmets had iron nose guards that had rusted over time.

The old warehouse installed several rat guards along the loading dock to protect the stored grain.

To avoid multiple-definition errors, the developers insisted on using header guards in every header file.

The offensive guards pulled to create a running lane for the tailback during the play.

The coach insisted that all players wear mouth guards during practice.

The pike-guards stood shoulder to shoulder, forming an impenetrable wall of steel.

The rancher installed new cattle-guards across the dirt road to prevent the herd from wandering onto the highway.

The rancher checked the cattle guards before the herd reached the pasture at dawn.