On guard

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    The starting position of a fencing bout.

    "We fall on guard, and after all it is a friend who comes to meet us."

  2. 2
    Vigilant, alert.
  3. 3
    Transmitting on the aircraft emergency frequency.
Adjective
  1. 1
    vigilant wordnet

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