color-guard

A form of color guard — A uniformed group, especially of soldiers, police officers, Scouts, or school representatives, who present their institution's flag (and sometimes other flags) on ceremonial occasions.

Meanings

nouncolor-guard (plural color-guards)

plural color-guards

  1. alternativeAlternative form of color guard
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APA

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Chicago

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