rearguard

• Существительное, обозначающее воинское подразделение, назначенное для защиты тыла отступающих или выводящих войск.

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.

   Арьергард

   • 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.

   Антонимыvanguard