* guard: This word refers to a person who protects or watches over something or someone.
* gored: This word means pierced or wounded by a horn or tusk.
* gourd: This word refers to a type of fruit with a hard rind, often used as a container or musical instrument.
* gird: This word means to surround or encircle something, often with a belt or rope.
* gaurd: This is a common misspelling of "guard" due to the similar pronunciation.
Without more context, it is impossible to determine the intended word. If you can provide the sentence where "guard" appears, it would be easier to identify the correct spelling.