guard of honour
A "guard of honour" is a ceremonial formation often associated with military or official events to show respect to distinguished individuals or occasions.
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Definition
B2Ceremonial
(formal)A group of people, usually from the military, assembled in a formal arrangement to honor a distinguished person or event.
Example
- The president was greeted by a guard of honour upon his arrival.
- A guard of honour stood solemnly as the national hero was laid to rest.
C1Cooking
(culinary)Two racks of lamb arranged with the ribs interlinked.
Example
- The chef prepared a guard of honour for the special dinner.
- A guard of honour of lamb was the highlight of the feast.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "guard of honour":
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