safeguard

safeguard
n
1. protection, palladium, defense, armor, bulwark, shield, aegis; preventive, precaution, seat belt, safety harness, Circus. mechanic, life preserver, water wings; amulet, talisman, charm, lucky piece, rabbit's foot, scarab, four-leaf clover, St. Christopher medal.
2. safe-conduct, passport, pass, Fr. laissez-passer. permit, license, ticket.
3. guard, convoy, escort, bodyguard, armed guard, security guard or force; guard dog.
v
4. guard, protect, shelter, harbor; shield, defend, circle the wagons; secure, fortify, garrison; watch over, escort, ride shotgun, chaperon, convoy; look after, tend, care for, conserve

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