boat appointed to row the rounds among ships of war laid up in a harbour or in ordinary, and to observe that their officers keep a good look-out, &c.

Guard-Ship, a vessel of war appointed to superintend maritime affairs in a harbour or river, and to see that the non-commissioned ships have their proper watchword duly kept, by sending guard-boats round them every night.

Guárdamáar, a town of Spain, province of Valencia, near the right bank of the Segura, 2 miles from the sea, and 20 miles S.S.W. of Alicante. Pop. nearly 3500.