The position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard.
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
A state of caution; posture of defence.
Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
Either of two offensive positions between the centre and each of the offensive tackles, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.
A player playing a position named guard.
A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or centre.
A squad responsible for protecting something.
A watchchain.
The aircraft emergency frequency, a radio frequency reserved for emergency communications, typically 121.5MHz for civilian use.
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
A garda; a police officer.
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
A ground grappling position in which one combatant has their back to the ground while attempting to control the other combatant using their legs.
A Boolean expression that must evaluate to true for a branch of program execution to continue.
An employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train.
To fasten by binding; to gird.
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.
A group of jellyfish.
The sound of a loud kiss.
A distinct flavor, especially if slight.
A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a fishing smack
A slight trace of something; a smattering.
A form of fried potato; a scallop.
A quick, sharp noise, as of the lips when suddenly separated, or of a whip.
Heroin.
To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (normal U.S. and Canadian term spank)
To slap or hit someone.
To have a particular taste; used with of.
To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.
To indicate or suggest something; used with of.
To get the flavor of.
To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate.
To make a smacking sound.
As if with a smack or slap; smartly; sharply.