HyperDic: bodyguard

English > 2 senses of the word bodyguard:
NOUNperson bodyguard, escortsomeone who escorts and protects a prominent person
groupbodyguarda group of men who escort and protect some important person
bodyguard > pronunciation
Soundsbaa'diygaa.rd
Rhymesavant-garde ... yard: 51 rhymes with aard...
English > bodyguard: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who escorts and protects a prominent person.
Synonymescort
Member ofguardA military unit serving to protect some place or person
NarrowerPraetorian Guard, PraetorianA member of the Praetorian Guard
outriderAn escort who rides / rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
yeoman, yeoman of the guard, beefeaterofficer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
Broaderdefender, guardian, protector, shielderA person who cares for persons or property
Spanishescolta, guardaespaldas
Catalanescorta
Verbsbody guardaccompany and protect from physical harm
English > bodyguard: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningA group of men who escort and protect some important person.
Part ofcortege, retinue, suite, entourageThe group following and attending to some important person
NarrowerPraetorian GuardThe elite bodyguard of a Roman Emperor in ancient Rome
BroaderdetachmentA small unit of troops of special composition
guardA military unit serving to protect some place or person
Spanishescolta, guardaespaldas, guardia
Catalanescorta, guardaespatlles, guàrdia
Verbsbody guardaccompany and protect from physical harm

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