The part of the framing of a railway car or truck by which an axle box is held laterally, and in which it may move vertically.

(archaic) The vanguard or advanced body of an army.

Anything that assures a certain outcome. / A legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.

To give an assurance that something will be done right. / To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation. / To make something certain.

(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts. / (figuratively) A person who watches over another.

Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. / (law) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis). / (law) A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.

(idiomatic, cricket) (For a new batsman, with help from the umpire) to mark a point on the popping crease in front of his wicket so that he knows where it is behind him; to guard.

A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge.

(newspapers) A British daily national newspaper.

The currency of Paraguay, divided into 100 céntimos