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defenceless

/dɪˈfɛnsləs/

Meanings
adjective
Without defence; undefended.

Examples :

"The baby bird, having fallen from its nest, lay defenceless on the ground, vulnerable to predators. "
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Related Words

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predators noun

/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹz/ /ˈpɹɛdəˌtərz/

Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other organisms (their prey), primarily for food.

"Lions and tigers are powerful predators that hunt zebras and other animals on the African savanna. "

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bird noun

/bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/

A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

"Ducks and sparrows are birds."

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ground noun

/ɡɹaʊnd/

The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.

"Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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defence noun

/dɪˈfɛns/

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

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

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fallen verb

/ˈfɔːlən/ /ˈfɔlən/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The heavy box fell and fallen to the floor. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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undefended adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈfɛndɪd/ /ˌʌndɪˈfɛndəd/

Not defended.

"The castle wall was broken, leaving the city undefended against the invaders. "

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vulnerable adjective

/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/

More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

"The young child was vulnerable to illness during the cold winter months. "

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baby noun

/ˈbeɪbi/

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

"The baby slept soundly in its crib, a peaceful sound in the busy household. "

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nest noun

/nɛst/

A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

"The robin built a cozy nest in the bush outside my window. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "