ALL meanings of defense
de·fense
D d - noun defense the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger 3
- noun defense the fact or state of being defended 3
- noun defense something that defends; means of or resources for protection 3
- noun defense a plan or system for defending 3
- noun defense justification or support by speech or writing; vindication 3
- noun defense self-protection, as by boxing 3
- noun defense a team when it is attempting to prevent scoring by an opponent in any contest 3
- noun defense the ability to prevent an opposing team from scoring 3
- noun defense the strategy, plays, etc. used to prevent an opposing team from scoring 3
- noun defense the arguments in behalf of the defendant in a law case 3
- noun defense the defendant and his or her lawyer or lawyers, collectively 3
- verb transitive defense to plan or execute a defense against (esp. an offensive maneuver) in a game or sport 3
- noun defense The action of defending from or resisting attack. 1
- noun defense protection against attack 1
- noun defense justification 1
- noun defense military: fortifications 1
- noun defense sport: part of team 1
- noun defense defendant's lawyers 1
- noun defense law: strategy 1
- noun defense resistance against attack; protection: Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city. 1
- noun defense something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication: This fort was once the main defense of the island. 1
- noun defense the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.: He spoke in defense of the nation's foreign policy. 1
- noun defense a speech, argument, etc., in vindication: She delivered a defense of free enterprise. 1
- noun defense Law. the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made. the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made. a defendant and his or her counsel. 1
- noun defense Psychology. defense mechanism (def 2). 1
- noun defense Sports. the practice or art of defending oneself or one's goal against attack, as in fencing, boxing, soccer, or football. the team attempting to thwart the attack of the team having the ball or puck. the players of a team who line up in their own defensive zone. the positions on the field, ice, etc., taken by such players. 1
- noun defense (initial capital letter). Also called Defense Department. Informal. the Department of Defense. 1
- verb with object defense Sports. to defend against (an opponent, play, or tactic). 1
- noun defense The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury. 0
- noun defense Anything employed to oppose attack(s). 0
- noun defense An argument in support or justification of something. 0
- noun defense Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military. 0
- noun defense (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance. 0