guard
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
A garda; a police officer.
A squad responsible for protecting something.
An elite military unit in Russia, the former Soviet Union and several post-Soviet countries.
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
A watchchain.
A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
A state of caution; posture of defence.
Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing