rearguard
noun /'riəɡɑrd/
- Definition
- a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'rearguard': She showed great rearguard during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9