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Sagittocyst :: Sagittocyst (n.) A defensive cell containing a minute rodlike structure which may be expelled. Such cells are found in certain Turbellaria.

Stockade :: Stockade (v. t.) A line of stout posts or timbers set firmly in the earth in contact with each other (and usually with loopholes) to form a barrier, or defensive fortification..

Acontia :: Acontia (n. pl.) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated..

Breastwork :: Breastwork (n.) A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material..

Offensive :: Offensive (n.) The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.

Plating :: Plating (n.) A coating or defensive armor of metal (usually steel) plates.

Mail :: Mail (n.) A flexible fabric made of metal rings interlinked. It was used especially for defensive armor.

Helmet :: Helmet (n.) A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver..

Parry :: Parry (n.) A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter..

Fend :: Fend (v. i.) To act on the defensive, or in opposition; to resist; to parry; to shift off..

Armory :: Armory (n.) Armor; defensive and offensive arms.

Defensively :: Defensively (adv.) On the defensive.

Bracelet :: Bracelet (n.) A piece of defensive armor for the arm.

Defensory :: Defensory (a.) Tending to defend; defensive; as, defensory preparations..

Defensive :: Defensive (a.) Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war..

Fortify :: Fortify (v. i.) To raise defensive works.

Barde :: Barde (pl.) Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.

Defensive :: Defensive (a.) In a state or posture of defense.

Panoply :: Panoply (n.) Defensive armor in general; a full suit of defensive armor.

Defendant :: Defendant (a.) Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive..

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