衛兵 — meaning in English

English meaning

• guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

衛兵 is used for these senses in English:

• guard A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
• watch A person or group of people who guard.

guard — full definition

1. noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
2. noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
3. noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
4. verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.

watch — full definition

1. noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
2. noun The act of keeping guard over someone or something, or the period during which this happens.
3. verb To look at something attentively for a period of time.
4. verb To be careful or alert about something.

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