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guard meaning in Sanskrit

रक्षति rakṣati

/ɡɑːd//ɡɑɹd/

guard in Sanskrit: रक्षति (rakṣati). In English, guard means a person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

Sanskrit words for guard

to keep watch over
रक्षति rakṣati

English meaning of guard

  1. noun A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
  2. noun A garda; a police officer.
  3. noun A squad responsible for protecting something.
  4. noun An elite military unit in Russia, the former Soviet Union and several post-Soviet countries.

Full definition of guard

guard in a sentence

  • The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.
  • border guard, prison guard, security guard
  • The president inspected the guard of honour.

Synonyms of guard

guard in other languages

Questions about guard in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of guard in Sanskrit?
Guard in Sanskrit is रक्षति (rakṣati).
guard इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Guard: रक्षति (rakṣati).
What does guard mean in English?
Guard means a person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

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