guarding
/ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: guardings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The duty of one who guards.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A guardrail.
Noun
Examples
Guardings and balustrades should be designed to minimize the risk of wheelchair users catching their feet between balusters […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “guarding” mean?
The duty of one who guards.
Is “guarding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.