guard of honor

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Noun guard of honor has 1 sense

honor guard, guard of honor - an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral
--₁ is a kind of escort

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Guard of Honor

Description:

A "Guard of Honor" is a group of individuals who provide ceremonial protection or tribute to a person or an organization, serving as a mark of respect, admiration, or honor. It can be a military, police, or civilian group that performs this duty.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A group of individuals assigned to protect, escort, or pay tribute to someone important.

Example sentence: The guard of honor stood in formation, ready to salute the visiting dignitary.

Sense 2:

Verb: To act as a guard of honor for a special event or occasion.

Example sentence: The military personnel were honored to guard of honor at the national commemoration ceremony.

Usage:

A guard of honor is commonly seen during military funerals, state visits, award ceremonies, and other significant events.

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