English Explanatory Dictionary

advance guard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.
  2. An individual soldier in the same role.

Word forms

advance guard advance guards advance-guard advanced guard

Synonyms

avant-guard vanguard
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