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defense

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. defense
2. defence

Refers to defensive preparations or measures taken to protect against attack or threat. It is used in military, security, and strategic contexts to describe a state of readiness and fortification.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Is the defense on this plan really airtight?" he asked.

Sentence 2

Why are you so heavily defended — you expecting a war or something?

Sentence 3

The old castle walls speak to the ingenuity of past defenses.

Sentence 4

His silence looked like a defense against getting hurt.

Sentence 5

According to breaking news, authorities have tightened defenses along the border.