noun🔗ShareThe action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury."The castle's high walls and strong towers were its main defenses against invaders. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything employed to oppose attack(s)."The castle's tall walls and strong gates served as its main defenses against invaders. "militarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn argument in support or justification of something."The lawyer presented strong defenses of her client, arguing he was not at the scene of the crime. "politicslawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defense"governmentmilitarywarnationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The town's defenses against new construction near the river aim to prevent flooding. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
