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 safeguard safeguard /ˈseɪfˌgɑːrd/

noun

  1. () A precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury etc.  ( guard , safeguard , precaution )
    a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury etc.
     He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
    he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
     An insurance policy is a good safeguard
    an insurance policy is a good safeguard
     We let our guard down
    we let our guard down
  2. A document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war  ( safeguard , safe-conduct )
    a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

verb

  1. () Make safe  ( safeguard )
    make safe
  2. Escort safely  ( safeguard )
    escort safely


 California pompano California pompano /ˌkælɪˈfɔrnjə pɑːmˈpænoʊ/

noun

  1. Smaller than Florida pompano; common in West Indies  ( California pompano , palometa , Palometa simillima )
    smaller than Florida pompano; common in West Indies


 walking shoe walking shoe /ˈwɔːkɪŋ ʃuː/

noun

  1. A light comfortable shoe designed for vigorous walking  ( walking shoe )
    a light comfortable shoe designed for vigorous walking
     For the long trek, she invested in a sturdy pair of walking shoes.
    For the long trek, she invested in a sturdy pair of walking shoes.


 fiend fiend /ˈfiːnd/

noun

  1. () A cruel wicked and inhuman person  ( demon , devil , monster , fiend , ogre )
    a cruel wicked and inhuman person
      The notorious criminal was known as a fiend for his ruthless acts.
    The notorious criminal was known as a fiend for his ruthless acts.
  2. () An evil supernatural being  ( daemon , daimon , fiend , demon , devil )
    an evil supernatural being
      According to folklore, the demon haunted the abandoned mansion on the hill.
    According to folklore, the demon haunted the abandoned mansion on the hill.
  3. A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)  ( fiend , fanatic )
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
     A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject
    A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject