noun🔗ShareThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's strong walls and moats were its main defences against invaders. "actionmilitarywarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething used to oppose attacks."The castle's thick stone walls were its primary defences against invaders. "militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn argument in support or justification of something."My sister presented strong defences for her decision to skip the school trip. "lawstatementpoliticsmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The team focused on strengthening their defences to stop the opposing players from scoring any more goals. "sportmilitarygameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The hockey team's defences were strong, making it difficult for the other team to score goals. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"militarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The school's strict "defences" against mobile phones in class were intended to improve student focus. "governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
