The soldiers were guarding the bridge.
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Guarding
//ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ//
Synonyms for "guarding" (38 found)
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10 entriesTranslations
4 translations across 3 languages.
French
1 entries- défense musculaire noun (Tensing of the muscles, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.)
German
1 entries- Abwehrspannung noun (Tensing of the muscles, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.)
Swedish
2 entries- défense noun (Tensing of the muscles, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.)
- vakt noun (The duty of one who guards.)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Cuban soldiers were guarding the streets.
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Tom is guarding Mary.
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How many men are guarding Tom?
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