rearguard (n)

n08216647

type n
lex_filenum 14
def a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
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Hypernym detachment
Domain of synset - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
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Member of this domain - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Hyponym detachment

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