noun🔗ShareDefensa, protecciónThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's tall walls were its main form of defence against invaders. "Las altas murallas del castillo eran su principal forma de defensa contra los invasores.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensa, protecciónSomething used to oppose attacks."The thick coat was her best defence against the winter chill. "El abrigo grueso era su mejor defensa contra el frío del invierno.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensa, justificaciónAn argument in support or justification of something."Her defence of skipping class was that she had a doctor's appointment. "Su defensa por faltar a clase fue que tenía una cita médica.statementlawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensaA 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. "El equipo de baloncesto se centró en mejorar su defensa para evitar que el otro equipo anotara.sportactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensaThe 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. "La defensa del equipo de hockey jugó bien, deteniendo muchos de los tiros del oponente a la portería.sportgamepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensa, militarGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"Departamento de DefensagovernmentmilitarywarnationpoliticsstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensa, prohibiciónProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The local council issued a defence against the sale of alcohol within 200 meters of the school. "El consejo local emitió una prohibición contra la venta de alcohol a menos de 200 metros de la escuela.governmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDefender, protegerTo furnish with defences; to fortify."The general contractor decided to defence the building against flooding by raising its foundation. "El contratista general decidió defender el edificio contra las inundaciones elevando sus cimientos.militarywarbuildingweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
