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basketeer vs guard

guard vs basketeer

basketeer and guard both are nouns.

basketeer is not a verb while guard is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
basketeer Yes No No No
guard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, guard is a hyponym of basketeer; that is, guard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than basketeer:
  • basketeer: an athlete who plays basketball
  • guard: the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
Other hyponyms of basketeer include center, centre, dribbler, dunker, forward.
basketeer (noun) guard (noun)
an athlete who plays basketball a position on a basketball team
the duty of serving as a sentry
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
basketeer (verb) guard (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
protect against a challenge or attack
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Difference between basketeer and guard

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