rear guard (Meaning)
rear guard
a military detachment detailed to bring up and protect the rear of a main body or force, of or relating to resistance especially to sweeping social forces, soldiers who protect the rear of an army
Synonyms & Antonyms of rear guard
rear guard Sentence Examples
- The rear guard of the army remained behind to cover the retreat of the main force.
- The villagers formed a rear guard to protect the fleeing civilians.
- The rear guard was tasked with slowing down the enemy's advance.
- The cavalry acted as a rear guard for the infantry.
- The rear guard defended the flanks of the advancing army.
- The rear guard was constantly harassed by enemy skirmishes.
- The rear guard successfully delayed the enemy's pursuit by several hours.
- The rear guard's sacrifice allowed the rest of the army to escape.
- The rear guard retreated in good order, despite the heavy enemy pressure.
- The rear guard's actions earned them the respect of both their allies and enemies.
FAQs About the word rear guard
a military detachment detailed to bring up and protect the rear of a main body or force, of or relating to resistance especially to sweeping social forces, sold
firing squad, watch, sentry, outpost, patrol, picket, detail, squad, battalion, corps
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The rear guard of the army remained behind to cover the retreat of the main force.
The villagers formed a rear guard to protect the fleeing civilians.
The rear guard was tasked with slowing down the enemy's advance.
The cavalry acted as a rear guard for the infantry.
