gard

/gɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a small enclosure or yard, typically surrounding a house or other building

“The gard in the back of the house had a beautiful garden.”

2. verb

to enclose or surround with a fence or wall, especially for a house or other building

“The gard was built around the new mansion.”

3. verb

to guard or protect something, especially a person or place

“The gard was hired to protect the factory from vandalism.”

Synonyms

  • enclosure
  • fence
  • yard

Antonyms

  • open
  • unprotected