nounπShareThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's tall walls were its main form of defence against invaders. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething used to oppose attacks."The thick coat was her best defence against the winter chill. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn argument in support or justification of something."Her defence of skipping class was that she had a doctor's appointment. "statementlawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "sportactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "sportgamepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"governmentmilitarywarnationpoliticsstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The local council issued a defence against the sale of alcohol within 200 meters of the school. "governmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with defences; to fortify."The general contractor decided to defence the building against flooding by raising its foundation. "militarywarbuildingweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
