| Alsatian |
the British word for "German shepherd," a breed of large brown or black dogs that are often used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
| changing of the guard |
a ceremony in which a guard is replaced by another guard. |
| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| Doberman pinscher |
a breed of dog. Doberman pinschers have short, smooth, black hair with tan markings and are used as guard dogs. |
| dragon |
an imaginary monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail. In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure. |
| ensign |
the lowest rank of an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard or Navy. [1/2 definitions] |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. [1/3 definitions] |
| fender |
a metal guard over the wheel of a truck, car, or bicycle. [2 definitions] |
| German shepherd |
a breed of dog. German shepherds are large dogs that resemble wolves and have a thick brown or black coat. They are used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. [1/2 definitions] |
| guard |
When you guard something, you watch over it to keep it safe. [5/6 definitions] |
| karate |
a way to protect and guard oneself without weapons. Karate uses hard blows with the elbows or the edges of the hands or feet. |
| patrol |
to guard by making regular trips along or through. [1/3 definitions] |
| safeguard |
to keep safe; guard; protect. [1/2 definitions] |
| safety pin |
a pin folded back on itself to form a clasp. There is a spring at one end and a guard at the other end to cover the point. A safety pin is used to hold two pieces of cloth or other material together. |
| secure |
When the police secure something like a building or an area, they make sure there is nothing dangerous in it, or they lock it or guard it so that no one can enter it. [1/9 definitions] |
| surprise |
to catch (someone or something) off guard; act upon without giving any warning. [1/6 definitions] |
| wary |
on guard against threat or danger. [1/2 definitions] |
| watch |
to guard or tend attentively. [3/8 definitions] |
| watchdog |
a dog that is trained to guard property. |