noun

guarding

GAH-dihng

noun

The act or duty of protecting or watching over someone or something.

"Guarding the palace gates is a ceremonial duty as much as a practical one."

How to Use Guarding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of protecting or keeping watch.

guardings plural

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_____ the palace gates is a ceremonial duty as much as a practical one.

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