lifeguard

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Synonyms: life guard, safeguard, fireguard, lifeguards, lifeguarded

Antonyms: life guard, safeguard, fireguard, lifeguards, lifeguarded

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Noun

1. A [[lifesaver]]: a [[rescuer]], usually an [[expert]] swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near [[drown]]ing at a body of water.
2. {{lb|en|uncommon}} A [[bodyguard]] or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.
3. {{lb|en|rail transport}} A sturdy metal [[bracket]] fixed in front of each of the leading wheels of a train to deflect small objects away from the wheels to prevent [[derailment]].

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