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Attack :: Attack (n.) The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense..

Bayonet :: Bayonet (n.) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offense and defense..

Fence :: Fence (v. i.) To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only..

Furnish :: Furnish (v. t.) To supply with anything necessary, useful, or appropriate; to provide; to equip; to fit out, or fit up; to adorn; as, to furnish a family with provisions; to furnish one with arms for defense; to furnish a Cable; to furnish the mind with ideas; to furnish one with knowledge or principles; to furnish an expedition or enterprise, a room or a house..

Apologize :: Apologize (v. i.) To make an apology or defense.

Ward :: Ward (n.) One who, or that which, guards; garrison; defender; protector; means of guarding; defense; protection..

Spar :: Spar (n.) A movement of offense or defense in boxing.

Posture :: Posture (n.) State or condition, whether of external circumstances, or of internal feeling and will; disposition; mood; as, a posture of defense; the posture of affairs..

Alibi :: Alibi (n.) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that he was in another place when the alleged act was committed; as, to set up an alibi; to prove an alibi..

Line :: Line (v. t.) To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify; as, to line works with soldiers..

Indefensive :: Indefensive (a.) Defenseless.

Armed :: Armed (a.) Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection.

Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) Any defense or protection.

Fence :: Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

Plate :: Plate (v. t.) To cover or overlay with plates of metal; to arm with metal for defense.

Skunk :: Skunk (n.) Any one of several species of American musteline carnivores of the genus Mephitis and allied genera. They have two glands near the anus, secreting an extremely fetid liquid, which the animal ejects at pleasure as a means of defense..

Earthwork :: Earthwork (n.) Any construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly earth..

Propugnation :: Propugnation (n.) Means of defense; defense.

Defence :: Defence (n. & v. t.) See Defense.

Fortress :: Fortress (n.) A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security..

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