1. a person who protects something
2. a part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts
3. (Aus) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
4. (basketball) A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center.

Synonyms

Related terms

• front guard
• mudguard

Translations

• Chinese: 衛兵, 卫兵
• Dutch: wacht de
• French: garde f
• German: Schutz m
• Greek: φρουρά
• Italian: protezione f
• Japanese: 監視
• Portuguese: protetor m
• Russian: предохранитель m
• Spanish: protector m

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