Dictionary Entry

safeguard

safeguard is a 9-letter English word with 8 senses as noun, transitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 16 · 8 senses

Definitions

1noun
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
2noun
A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
3noun
A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
4transitive verb
To guard; to protect.
5noun
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"
"an insurance policy is a good safeguard"
Synonyms
guard precaution
6noun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
7verb
make safe
8verb
escort safely

Synonyms

guard precaution

Common word forms

safeguards safeguarded safeguarder safeguarding

Words from these letters

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