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Complete Definition of "rearguard"

English
Noun
en-noun

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

Alternative spellings
rear guard
Derived terms
rear-guard
Antonyms
vanguard

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