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take guard
Language:
en
1.
General English
neutral
To assume responsibility for watching, protecting, or standing watch over a place or people; to perform guard duty.
To undertake a scheduled or assigned period of surveillance or sentry duty.
2.
British English
Commonwealth English
Cricket terminology
sports
informal
In cricket, to take up one's batting position at the crease before facing a delivery; to adopt a guard (a stance or marked position).
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