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rearguard in Greek

rearguard in Greek is οπισθοφυλακή — rearguard means the part of an army furthest back, especially soldiers guarding the rear of troops as they retreat.

rearguard in Greek

οπισθοφυλακή
noun
Pronounced: opisthofylaki
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

What does "rearguard" mean?

  1. noun The part of an army furthest back, especially soldiers guarding the rear of troops as they retreat.
  2. noun A team's defenders, considered as a group.
    "Mancini's side only showed enough ambition when it was too late and by then battle lines were drawn as James Collins and former City captain Richard Dunne fought a magnificent rearguard action at the heart of Villa's defence."
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rearguard in a sentence

  • Mancini's side only showed enough ambition when it was too late and by then battle lines were drawn as James Collins and former City captain Richard Dunne fought a magnificent rearguard action at the heart of Villa's defence.

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What is "rearguard" in Greek?
"rearguard" in Greek is οπισθοφυλακή. rearguard means: The part of an army furthest back, especially soldiers guarding the rear of troops as they retreat.
How do you pronounce οπισθοφυλακή?
"rearguard" in Greek is οπισθοφυλακή, pronounced "opisthofylaki".
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