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nounan attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
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adjectiveattempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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"defensive weapons" "a defensive stance"adjectiveintended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
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- munition defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
- fortification defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
- antisubmarine defensive against enemy submarines
- line of defence defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
- line of defense defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
- chevaux-de-frise defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
- bunker mentality defensiveness resulting from repeated attacks
- air defense defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
- cheval-de-frise defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry