📚 noun • entry_id 28202

rearguard

/ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/

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Meanings (ES + gloss)

retaguardia • rezaga

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

Phrases

rearguard action

Word forms

rear guard rear-guard rearguards