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rearguard in Polish

rearguard in Polish is ariergarda, straż tylna — rearguard means the part of an army furthest back, especially soldiers guarding the rear of troops as they retreat.

rearguard in Polish

ariergarda
noun
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
straż tylna
noun
(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 Polish?
"rearguard" in Polish is ariergarda, straż tylna. rearguard means: The part of an army furthest back, especially soldiers guarding the rear of troops as they retreat.
Are there other ways to say "rearguard" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "rearguard": ariergarda, straż tylna.
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