guards
nounUK /ɡɑːdz/
US /ɡɑːrdz/
People who keep someone or something safe.
The guards stand at the gate all day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Things that keep you safe from harm, like knee pads.
She wears shin guards when she plays soccer.
3. The act of watching over someone or something.
The dog keeps guards over the sheep at night.
4. To protect or watch something carefully.
He guards the treasure with his life.