Defence
noun
The act of protecting from harm or danger.
The fortress was built for the defence of the city.
Often appears as...
- defence mechanism
- defence strategy
noun
The argument or evidence provided by someone being accused in a court.
The defence pleaded for the defendant's innocence.
Often appears as...
- plead defence
- defence lawyer
noun
The players in a game whose role is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
Their defence was strong, the opposing team couldn't score any points.
Often appears as...
- team defence
- strong defence
noun
Methods or systems used by a country to protect itself from attack.
The country increased its defence spending to improve its military capabilities.
Often appears as...
- defence budget
- defence forces
noun
The act of protecting from harm or danger.
The fortress was built for the defence of the city.
Often appears as...
- defence mechanism
- defence strategy
noun
The argument or evidence provided by someone being accused in a court.
The defence pleaded for the defendant's innocence.
Often appears as...
- plead defence
- defence lawyer
noun
The players in a game whose role is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
Their defence was strong, the opposing team couldn't score any points.
Often appears as...
- team defence
- strong defence
noun
Methods or systems used by a country to protect itself from attack.
The country increased its defence spending to improve its military capabilities.
Often appears as...
- defence budget
- defence forces
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Picture 'defence' as a wall or barrier keeping dangers away.
A good immune system serves as your body's defence against viruses.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-physical Protection
'Defence' also refers to arguments or strategies, not just physical barriers.
Her quick thinking provided a defence against the criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Defence' can evoke feelings of safety and support.
The child viewed his older brother as his main defence against bullies.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Picture 'defence' as a wall or barrier keeping dangers away.
A good immune system serves as your body's defence against viruses.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-physical Protection
'Defence' also refers to arguments or strategies, not just physical barriers.
Her quick thinking provided a defence against the criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Defence' can evoke feelings of safety and support.
The child viewed his older brother as his main defence against bullies.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Picture 'defence' as a wall or barrier keeping dangers away.
A good immune system serves as your body's defence against viruses.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-physical Protection
'Defence' also refers to arguments or strategies, not just physical barriers.
Her quick thinking provided a defence against the criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Defence' can evoke feelings of safety and support.
The child viewed his older brother as his main defence against bullies.
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Chimps have feelings and...
and indeed I was moved by it, because I had become a lawyer because I wanted to speak for the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and I'd never realized how voiceless and defenseless the trillions, billions of nonhuman animals are. And I began to work as an animal protection lawyer.
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Small-business solutions...
cardboard or hundred thousand cardboard doesn't matter I heard stories today you know a friend of mine told me he said he went to college he went to an incubator and this he saw his company in defense he was a great company no sanitary pad reusable sanitary pad well what happens
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How does a jellyfish...
darting between tentacles without ever touching them. Nudibranchs, which are sea slugs covered in protective slime, can actually steal the jelly's defenses by eating the cnidocytes and transferring them to specialized sacks for later use, as weapons against their own predators.
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Why do animals have such...
A mouse, for instance, can hardly expect to survive more than a year in the wild. So, it has evolved to grow and reproduce more rapidly, like an evolutionary defense mechanism against its shorter lifespan. Larger animals, by contrast, are better at fending off predators,
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The surprising cause of...
Yet H. pylori survives the acidic turmoil of the stomach with a variety of features that disrupt mucosal defense in its favor. For example, it produces an enzyme called urease that helps protect it from the surrounding gastric acid.
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The amazing ways plants...
Plants' defenses start at their surface. The bark covering tree trunks is full of lignin, a rigid web of compounds that's tough to chew and highly impermeable to pathogens. Leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle
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Army Ants Rampage...
A defence system of soldier ants ready to act at any sign of danger. A digestive system processing piles of food deep inside. Even a coordinated system for dealing with all the waste.
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Hornets from Hell PIPE...
these two are honeybees they made their hive in a hollow tree they too are caring for their young but these are native Japanese honeybees and they're not quite as defenseless as their
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Ants Battle to Protect...
A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.
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Giant Hornets Massacre...
defenseless young are butchered the succulent and nutritious flesh will be a massive boost to the
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Chimps have feelings and...
and indeed I was moved by it, because I had become a lawyer because I wanted to speak for the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and I'd never realized how voiceless and defenseless the trillions, billions of nonhuman animals are. And I began to work as an animal protection lawyer.
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Small-business solutions...
cardboard or hundred thousand cardboard doesn't matter I heard stories today you know a friend of mine told me he said he went to college he went to an incubator and this he saw his company in defense he was a great company no sanitary pad reusable sanitary pad well what happens
Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
darting between tentacles without ever touching them. Nudibranchs, which are sea slugs covered in protective slime, can actually steal the jelly's defenses by eating the cnidocytes and transferring them to specialized sacks for later use, as weapons against their own predators.
Video examples
Why do animals have such...
A mouse, for instance, can hardly expect to survive more than a year in the wild. So, it has evolved to grow and reproduce more rapidly, like an evolutionary defense mechanism against its shorter lifespan. Larger animals, by contrast, are better at fending off predators,
Video examples
The surprising cause of...
Yet H. pylori survives the acidic turmoil of the stomach with a variety of features that disrupt mucosal defense in its favor. For example, it produces an enzyme called urease that helps protect it from the surrounding gastric acid.
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The amazing ways plants...
Plants' defenses start at their surface. The bark covering tree trunks is full of lignin, a rigid web of compounds that's tough to chew and highly impermeable to pathogens. Leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle
Video examples
Army Ants Rampage...
A defence system of soldier ants ready to act at any sign of danger. A digestive system processing piles of food deep inside. Even a coordinated system for dealing with all the waste.
Video examples
Hornets from Hell PIPE...
these two are honeybees they made their hive in a hollow tree they too are caring for their young but these are native Japanese honeybees and they're not quite as defenseless as their
Video examples
Ants Battle to Protect...
A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.
Video examples
Giant Hornets Massacre...
defenseless young are butchered the succulent and nutritious flesh will be a massive boost to the
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Thomas Hobbes
English Philosopher
That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself.
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Ezekiel Elliott
American Athlete
To me, a good running back is a good defense. A good running back helps you keep your defense off the field.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
Arts is just as important as military defense, you know? Emotional defense is just as important.
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George Wald
American Scientist
And, you see, we are living in a world in which all wars are wars of defense.
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Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
In my opinion, it is important to have a stable defence.
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Primo Levi
Italian Scientist
The aims of life are the best defense against death.
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Mel Brooks
American Comedian
Humor is just another defense against the universe.
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Pat Connaughton
American Basketball Player
For me, defense is something that's important.
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Malik Jackson
American Athlete
I do what I can do to help my defense.
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Ward Churchill
American Educator
Truth is the best defense.
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Thomas Hobbes
English Philosopher
That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself.
Quote examples
Ezekiel Elliott
American Athlete
To me, a good running back is a good defense. A good running back helps you keep your defense off the field.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
Arts is just as important as military defense, you know? Emotional defense is just as important.
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George Wald
American Scientist
And, you see, we are living in a world in which all wars are wars of defense.
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Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
In my opinion, it is important to have a stable defence.
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Primo Levi
Italian Scientist
The aims of life are the best defense against death.
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Mel Brooks
American Comedian
Humor is just another defense against the universe.
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Pat Connaughton
American Basketball Player
For me, defense is something that's important.
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Malik Jackson
American Athlete
I do what I can do to help my defense.
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Ward Churchill
American Educator
Truth is the best defense.
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