Associations to the word «Rearguard»
Noun
- Wellington
- Bonaparte
- Guards
- Abd
- Potomac
- Kara
- Crossing
- Ni
- Force
- Division
- Ridge
- Allies
- Fairfax
- Seine
- Battlefield
- German
- Mon
- Musket
- Terrain
- Fight
- Capture
- Convoy
- Squadron
- Position
- Marshal
- Johnston
- Gorge
- Delay
- Attack
- Bridge
- Inning
- Defence
- Wicket
- Gunner
- Fourth
- Confusion
- Engagement
- Chariot
- Afternoon
- Command
- Jordan
- Clash
- Abu
- Tel
- Pass
- Battery
- Es
- Brig
- Gun
- Forming
- Remnant
- Tactic
- Remainder
Adjective
Wiktionary
REARGUARD, noun. (military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
REARGUARD, noun. (soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.
Dictionary definition
REARGUARD, noun. A detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body.
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