defence
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈfɛns//dɪˈfɛns/noun
Definitions
The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
Something used to oppose attacks.
An argument in support or justification of something.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
verb
Definitions
To furnish with defences; to fortify.