ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Guarding

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Guarding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of guard.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of guard.

More Meanings

  1. The duty of one who guards.
  2. A guardrail.
  3. (medicine) Tensing of the muscles, especially of the abdomen, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.

Example Sentences

Guardings and balustrades should be designed to minimize the risk of wheelchair users catching their feet between balusters […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for guarding

Depending on context, synonyms include protection, protecting.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include protection, protecting, nursing, watch, care, fencing.

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