guardedplay
nounUK /ˈɡɑː.dɪd.pleɪ/
US /ˈɡɑːr.dɪd.pleɪ/
A way of playing where you are careful and watch out for danger.
The children had some guardedplay near the busy road, staying close to their parents.
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2. A style of play in sports where a player stays back to protect the goal or team.
The coach praised the team's guardedplay in the final minutes of the match.
3. Play that is restrained or not fully free because someone is worried or shy.
After the scolding, there was a lot of guardedplay among the kids at the party.
4. A defensive strategy in games where you protect your position instead of attacking.
His guardedplay in chess kept his king safe but slowed his attack.