defense 1

noundomain: activity

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

Examples

1.they were developed for the defense program
2.they died in the defense of Stalingrad

Synonyms

Hyponym

umbrella 2

noun

a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets

air defense 1

noun

defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness

stand 12

noun

a defensive effort

hasty defense 1

noun

a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited

deliberate defense 1

noun

a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems

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military 1

noun

the military forces of a nation

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