C1 noun #15,304 most common

rearguard

UK /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ | US /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/

The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearguard in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  • (noun) The defence, collectively the defenders.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  2. 2
    noun The defence, collectively the defenders.

Antonyms

vanguard
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