Snowmen stood guard, protecting the yard.
Meaning: Figures made of snow, shaped like people, stayed in place and watched over the outdoor area near the house, keeping it safe.
Choice of Words: Snowmen are figures made of snow, usually shaped like people. Stood guard means they stayed in place and watched over something. Protecting means keeping something safe from harm. Yard is an outdoor area around a house.
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