Definition of defensive

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Defensive (n.) That which defends; a safeguard.

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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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