Guard, perhaps
I believe the answer is:
tend
(Other definitions for tend that I've seen before include "Look after, or take certain direction" , "Incline; cultivate" , "See to" , "lean in a certain direction" , "Care for, nurse" .)
I believe the answer is:
tend
(Other definitions for tend that I've seen before include "Look after, or take certain direction" , "Incline; cultivate" , "See to" , "lean in a certain direction" , "Care for, nurse" .)