guardedteam
nounUK /ˈɡɑː.dɪd tiːm/
US /ˈɡɑːr.dɪd tiːm/
A team that plays extra carefully to keep the other team from scoring.
The guardedteam stayed back and blocked every shot.
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2. A group of people who keep a secret safe together.
The guardedteam of friends never told anyone about the surprise party.
3. A set of guards who watch over a place.
The guardedteam stood at the castle gate all night.
4. A team that shares information only with people they trust.
Their guardedteam kept the new plan private until the big day.