REARGUARD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

Categories: Detachment

Synonyms

Rearguard

🔗 Related Words

rear – A related word in the same word family.

guard – A related word in the same word family.

retrogarde – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

These related words all descended from the same ancestor thousands of years ago.

➡️ Words that Start with RE

Renormalized Redeeming Relay Removable Rejections Reptilian Reversions Retry Recuperates Removes Redeposited Reuniting

Words that End with RD ⬅️

Wallboard Ward Warlord Washboard Wasteyard Weatherboard Weaverbird Gaolbird Girard Gird Gizzard Goatsbeard