take guard en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (idiomatic) (For a new batsman, with help from the umpire) to mark a point on the popping crease in front of his wicket so that he knows where it is behind him; to guard.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| takes guard | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| took guard | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taken guard | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| taking guard | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |