noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, SchutzThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's tall walls were its main form of defence against invaders. "Die hohen Mauern der Burg waren ihre wichtigste Form der Verteidigung gegen Eindringlinge.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, SchutzSomething used to oppose attacks."The thick coat was her best defence against the winter chill. "Der dicke Mantel war ihr bester Schutz gegen die Winterkälte.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, RechtfertigungAn argument in support or justification of something."Her defence of skipping class was that she had a doctor's appointment. "Ihre Verteidigung für das Schwänzen des Unterrichts war, dass sie einen Arzttermin hatte.statementlawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigungA strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The basketball team focused on improving their defence to stop the other team from scoring. "Das Basketballteam konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung ihrer Verteidigung, um zu verhindern, dass die andere Mannschaft punktet.sportactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigungThe portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The hockey team's defence played well, stopping many of the opponent's shots on goal. "Die Verteidigung des Hockeyteams spielte gut und stoppte viele Schüsse der Gegner auf das Tor.sportgamepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerteidigung, MilitärGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"VerteidigungsministeriumgovernmentmilitarywarnationpoliticsstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbot, AbwehrProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The local council issued a defence against the sale of alcohol within 200 meters of the school. "Der Gemeinderat erließ ein Verbot des Verkaufs von Alkohol im Umkreis von 200 Metern um die Schule.governmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigen, schützenTo furnish with defences; to fortify."The general contractor decided to defence the building against flooding by raising its foundation. "Der Generalunternehmer beschloss, das Gebäude vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen, indem er sein Fundament erhöhte.militarywarbuildingweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
