substituteguard

noun

UK /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɡɑːd/

US /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɡɑːrd/

A substituteguard is a person who stands in for a guard when the real guard cannot be there.

The substituteguard watched the gate while the regular guard took a break.

SYNONYMS

stand-in guard replacement guard backup guard relief guard alternate guard

RELATED WORDS

substitute guard replacement backup relief

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary guard assigned to cover another guard's shift.

The substituteguard covered the night shift when the usual guard was sick.

3. A backup protector who takes over when the main guard is away.

The substituteguard stepped in when the main guard went home early.

4. A person who fills in for a guard during an emergency.

During the storm, a substituteguard was called in to watch the entrance.