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vanguard
nounfemininearchaicrare/ɐ̃.tɨ.'ɡwaɾ.dɐ/an·te·guar·da
Definition
1The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force.
Usage examples
“The vanguard encountered enemy scouts.”
“They sent the cavalry as the vanguard.”
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Common combinations
army vanguardto lead the vanguard