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noun 
  1. A means, attitude or position of defense.
adjective 
  1. Intended for defence; protective
    • A perimeter
    • Intended to deter attack
    • A 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
  • Spanish: defensivo

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