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hand guard

hand guard is the alternative form of handguard.

Meaning of handguard

Noun

handguard (plural handguards)

  1. A guard on the front of a weapon for hand and finger protection, or to allow for attachments to the weapon.

Forms of hand guard

pluralhand guards

Questions about hand guard

What is hand guard the alternative form of?
Hand guard is the alternative form of handguard.

Words near hand guard in the dictionary

  1. hand glasses
  2. hand grenade
  3. hand grenades
  4. hand grip
  5. hand grips
  6. hand guard
  7. hand guards
  8. hand guide
  9. hand guides
  10. hand heart
  11. hand hearts

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