rearguard

• Sustantivo que designa una unidad militar encargada de proteger la retaguardia de unas fuerzas que se retiran o se repliegan, así como la parte trasera de una formación o la posición defensiva final.

A noun referring to a military unit assigned to protect the rear of a retreating or withdrawing force.

1. Military protection unitB2formal

   A group of soldiers assigned to protect the rear of a military force, especially during a retreat.

   Unidad militar de protección de la retaguardia

   • The rearguard held off the enemy while the main army retreated.
   • The general ordered the rearguard to secure the escape route.
   • The rearguard fought bravely to protect the retreating troops.

   Antónimosvanguard