military vanguard; midfielder (sports); avant-garde
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
military vanguard; advance guard
formalMilitary term referring to troops sent ahead of the main force for reconnaissance and security.
The reconnaissance company was ordered to serve as the vanguard for the entire army.
The advance guard discovered the enemy ambush.
noun
midfielder (sports)
Sports term, primarily used in football (soccer) and handball for players positioned between forwards and defenders.
He is the best attacking midfielder on the team.
The coach assigned him to play the midfielder position.
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This midfielder's passes are very precise.
adjective
avant-garde; cutting-edge; leading the trend
Describes art, fashion, ideas, or lifestyles that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of mainstream trends.
This exhibition displayed many avant-garde modern art pieces.
Her fashion style is very cutting-edge.
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This is a novel with very avant-garde ideas.