Meaning of the word defence in English
What does defence mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
defence
US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
Noun
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the action of defending from or resisting attack
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The city's defence against the invaders was strong.
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He came to her defence when she was criticized.
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2.
the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime
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The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client.
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The prosecution rested, and now it's the defence's turn.
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3.
the players in a team who are trying to prevent the other team from scoring
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Our team's defence was impenetrable in the second half.
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He plays defence for the national hockey team.
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