Defence
/dɪˈfɛns/
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Definition
(noun) The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
Sentence Examples
That's no good! You're tall so you've got to be in the forward defence.
The threat increases; a defence that doesn't evolve is meaningless.
CEFR Practice Quiz
That's no good! You're tall so you've got to be in the forward ____.