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- DictionaryAd·vance guard/ədˈvans ˈɡärd/
noun
- 1. a body of soldiers preceding and making preparations for the main body of an army.
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The meaning of ADVANCE GUARD is a detachment usually divided into point, advance party, support, and reserve preceding a body of troops on the march to protect it and secure its uninterrupted advance.
The vanguard (sometimes abbreviated to van and also called the advance guard) is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force.
a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact. a temporary military detachment sent ahead of a force to prepare for a landing or other operation, esp by making reconnaissance.
a small military unit that moves forward during a military situation before the rest of the army: An advance guard went ahead to monitor the enemy positions and to check for mines and trip wires. He was part of an advanced guard of highly trained troops to secure a landing site for the main task force. More examples.
Detachment sent ahead of the main force to ensure its uninterrupted advance; to protect the main body against surprise; to facilitate the advance by removing obstacles and repairing roads and bridges; and to cover the deployment of the main body if it is committed to action.
Jun 8, 2024 · 1. a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact. 2. a temporary military detachment sent ahead of a force to prepare for a landing or other operation, esp by making reconnaissance. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency
advance guard. noun. /ədˌvɑːns ˈɡɑːd/. /ədˌvæns ˈɡɑːrd/. (also advanced guard) [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of soldiers who go somewhere to make preparations before other soldiers arrive. (figurative) White blood cells may be considered the advance guard of the immune system.
noun. 1. a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact. 2. a temporary military detachment sent ahead of a force to prepare for a landing or other operation, esp by making reconnaissance. Collins English Dictionary.
Advance Guard definition: A detachment of troops sent ahead of a main force to reconnoiter and provide protection.
Detachment sent ahead of the main force to ensure its uninterrupted advance; to protect the main body against surprise; to facilitate the advance by removing obstacles and repairing roads and bridges; and to cover the deployment of the main body if it is committed to action.
