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Defense

/dɪˈfɛns/
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(noun) The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

Karate is an art of unarmed defense.
Our combined fleet broke through the enemy's defense zone.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Karate is an art of unarmed ____.

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