advance guard
advance guard noun: a unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.
Noun
advance guard (plural advance guards)
- A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.
- Synonyms:
- avant-guard, vanguard
- An individual soldier in the same role.
advance guard meaning in Tamil and Urdu
advance guard in Tamil
- உக்களம், உக்கிரம்
advance guard in Urdu
- ہراول دستہ, پیشرو
Synonyms of advance guard
Forms of advance guard
| plural | advance guards |
|---|---|
| alternative form | advance-guard |
| alternative form | advanced guard |
Questions about advance guard
- What does advance guard mean?
- Advance guard means a unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.
- What is advance guard in Tamil?
- Advance guard in Tamil is உக்களம், உக்கிரம். See Advance guard meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is advance guard?
- Advance guard is a noun.
- What is the plural of advance guard?
- The plural of advance guard is advance guards.
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