English
Adjective
defensive
#Intended for defence; protective
#* A defensive perimeter
#Intended to deter attack
#* A defensive missile system
#Performed so as to minimise risk
#* Defensive driving
#Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; cf. paranoid
#cricket Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Translations
French: défensif
German: defensiv
Greek: αμ�ν�ικ��
Spanish: defensivo
Noun
defensive
#A means, attitude or position of defense.
Related terms
on the defensive
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