line_of_defense | ||
1. | [ noun ] any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something | |
Synonyms: | line_of_defence | |
Examples: | "police are the major line of defense against crime" |
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Related terms: | organization | |
2. | [ noun ] (military) defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack | |
Synonyms: | line_of_defence | |
Related terms: | defensive_structure abattis | |
Similar spelling: |
line_of_defence line_of_destiny line_of_descent line_of_fate line_of_duty line_of_poetry line_of_battle |