rearguard vs software

rearguard

noun
  • The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force. 

  • The defence, collectively the defenders. 

software

noun
  • The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles. 

  • Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM). 

  • Hyponyms: application software, data-oriented software, kitchen table software, on-premises software, malware, schlockware, shareware, shovelware, spyware, system software 

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