REARGUARD

rearguard

(noun) a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

rearguard (plural rearguards)

(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

(soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.

Usage notes

• Usually used attributively.

Antonyms

• vanguard

Coordinate terms

• (rearmost part of a troop): backstop

Source: Wiktionary

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