advance guard English

Meaning advance guard meaning

What does advance guard mean?

advance guard noun

— A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.

— an individual soldier in the same role

Synonyms advance guard synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as advance guard?

advance guard English » English

vanguard

avant-garde

front line

avantgarde

van

spy

scout

picket

explorer

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