[lahyf-gahrd] 
| 1. | an expert swimmer employed, as at a beach or pool, to protect bathers from drowning or other accidents and dangers. |
| 2. | to work as a lifeguard. |
| life·guard (līf'gärd') n. An expert swimmer trained and employed to watch over other swimmers, as at a beach or swimming pool. Also called lifesaver. intr.v. life·guard·ed, life·guard·ing, life·guards To work or serve as a lifeguard. |
