endguard
nounUK /ˈend.ɡɑːd/
US /ˈend.ɡɑːrd/
A person or thing that keeps the end of something safe.
The endguard stood at the back of the line to make sure everyone was safe.
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2. A protective cap or cover placed on the end of an object.
He put an endguard on the sharp tip of the pole.
3. In sports, a player who defends the end area of the field.
The endguard blocked the runner near the goal line.
4. A device that stops something from going past a limit.
The endguard on the machine stops the belt from slipping off.