Inside the Universes

[guard.n.01] as in: a person who keeps watch over something or someone

[guard.n.02] as in: the person who plays that position on a football team

[guard.n.03] as in: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

[guard.n.04] as in: a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

[guard.n.05] as in: the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

[guard.n.06] as in: a military unit serving to protect some place or person

[precaution.n.01] as in: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

[guard_duty.n.01] as in: the duty of serving as a sentry

[guard.n.09] as in: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

[guard.n.10] as in: a position on a basketball team

[guard.v.01] as in: to keep watch over

[guard.v.02] as in: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

[defend.v.03] as in: protect against a challenge or attack

[guard.v.04] as in: take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence