Definition
to guard (a prisoner): to protect, to watch (a prisoner)
a (prison) guard: a (jail) warden, watchman
- "I want to see your closet, I want to try on your dresses, I want to meet the guards with the funny hats, but most of all, I want to see... the crown jewels!"
- "Prison guard : Yes, Mr Jones."
- "Messages in bottles are not the most reliable form of correspondence, but as my camp is patrolled by French guards, there is no shortage of empty wine bottles."
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