rearguard

• Substantif désignant une troupe ou une unité chargée de protéger l'arrière d'une force en retraite ou en mouvement, ou par extension la position ou l'action de protection à l'arrière.

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.

   Arrière-garde

   • 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.

   Antonymesvanguard