REARGUARD


Meaning of REARGUARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrɪəɡɑ:d ]

n. 1 a body of troops detached to protect the rear, esp. in retreats. 2 a defensive or conservative element in an organization etc. ørearguard action 1 Mil. an engagement undertaken by a rearguard. 2 a defensive stand in argument etc., esp. when losing. [OF rereguarde (as RETRO-, GUARD)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.