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defence

/dɪˈfɛns/

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noun

دفاع، حماية

The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.

Examples :

"The castle's tall walls were its main form of defence against invaders. "

كانت جدران القلعة العالية هي شكلها الرئيسي للدفاع ضد الغزاة.

action military war

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noun

دفاع، حماية

Something used to oppose attacks.

Examples :

"The thick coat was her best defence against the winter chill. "

كان المعطف السميك أفضل دفاع لها ضد برد الشتاء.

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noun

دفاع، حجة

An argument in support or justification of something.

Examples :

"Her defence of skipping class was that she had a doctor's appointment. "

كان دفاعها عن تخطي الحصة هو أن لديها موعدًا مع الطبيب.

statement law politics action

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noun

دفاع

A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.

Examples :

"The basketball team focused on improving their defence to stop the other team from scoring. "

ركز فريق كرة السلة على تحسين دفاعهم لمنع الفريق الآخر من التسجيل.

sport action military

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noun

دفاع

The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.

Examples :

"The hockey team's defence played well, stopping many of the opponent's shots on goal. "

لعب دفاع فريق الهوكي جيدًا، وأوقف العديد من تسديدات الخصم على المرمى.

sport game position

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noun

الدفاع، الشؤون العسكرية

Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.

Examples :

"Department of Defence"

وزارة الدفاع

government military war nation politics structure

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noun

دفاع، حظر

Prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

Examples :

"The local council issued a defence against the sale of alcohol within 200 meters of the school. "

أصدر المجلس المحلي حظراً على بيع الكحول على مسافة 200 متر من المدرسة.

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verb

دافع، حمى

To furnish with defences; to fortify.

Examples :

"The general contractor decided to defence the building against flooding by raising its foundation. "

قرر المقاول العام الدفاع عن المبنى ضد الفيضانات برفع أساساته.

military war building weapon