guard

/ɡɑːd/noun
Elementary
1

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

2

A garda; a police officer.

3

A squad responsible for protecting something.

4

An elite military unit in Russia, the former Soviet Union and several post-Soviet countries.

5

The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.

6

A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.

7

A watchchain.

8

A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

9

A state of caution; posture of defence.

10

Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing