guarding Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/
What Does Guarding Mean?
Guarding is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of guard. As a noun, it means The duty of one who guards.
Guarding at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | protection and protecting |
| Plural | guardings |
Guarding Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of guard
Guarding as a Noun
- The duty of one who guards.
- A guardrail.
- Tensing of the muscles, especially of the abdomen, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.
Verb
- To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
- To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
Guard the prisoner.
- To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
Careful people guard against mistakes.
- To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
- To fasten by binding; to gird.
Synonyms of Guarding
Guarding synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Guarding
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Guarding in a Sentence
Guard the prisoner.
Careful people guard against mistakes.
Word Forms & Grammar
guarding
guarding (countable and uncountable, plural guardings)
Words That Rhyme With Guarding
Pronouncing Guarding
Guarding is pronounced //ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Guarding: Your Questions Answered
Is guarding a verb or a noun?
Guarding is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for guarding?
Words with a similar meaning to guarding include protection and protecting. See the full list of guarding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of guarding?
The plural of guarding is guardings.