Guard and Weapon

Guard

Guard noun - Means or method of defending.
Usage example: the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard

Weapon and guard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weapon" instead a noun "Guard".

Weapon

Weapon noun - Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting.
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Synonyms for Weapon

Guard and weapon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Guard" instead a noun "Weapon".

Nearby Words: weaponry, weaponless

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Right-Hand Attack Dog In contrast to the generally sedentary Right-Hand Cat, this is what happens when the villains' pet plays an active role as a guard/weapon against the heroes.
  • Short-Range Long-Range Weapon Considering that this is the Imperial Guard and the weapon was probably sighted in using prayer by a schizophrenic cyborg you'd be lucky if you could hit the ground at 300 yards
  • Weapon of Choice Ozpin uses his cane mostly for mobility, but it has a knuckle guard and he uses it in battle as a bludgeoning weapon, signifying his pragmatism.
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