guarding position
noun phraseUK /ˈɡɑː.dɪŋ pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US /ˈɡɑːr.dɪŋ pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
The spot where you stand to keep someone or something safe.
The dog stayed in its guarding position by the gate all night.
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2. In sports, the way a player stands to block or watch an opponent.
The defender held his guarding position as the striker ran toward him.
3. A military spot where a soldier stands to keep watch.
The soldier returned to his guarding position after the drill.
4. In martial arts, a ready stance used to protect yourself.
She raised her hands into a guarding position before the match began.