Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Rearguard

👉 In the context of military or political terms, "rearguard" refers to a group of soldiers that is protecting an important target from enemy fire. This can be used in situations where there is a high risk of being hit by enemy missiles or artillery fire. The term was originally used to describe a group of soldiers who were guarding the front lines during combat operations, but it has since been applied to refer to any group of soldiers that are protecting an important target from enemy attacks.

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