defensive

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[edit] English

[edit] Adjective

defensive

  1. Intended for defence; protective
    • A defensive perimeter
  2. Intended to deter attack
    • A defensive missile system
  3. Performed so as to minimise risk
    • Defensive driving
  4. Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid
  5. (cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.

[edit] Translations

intended for defence; protective
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[edit] Noun

Singular
defensive

Plural
defensives

defensive (plural defensives)

  1. A means, attitude or position of defense.
    • 2007 May 26, Julia Werdigier, “Consolidating the Banks of Europe”, New York Times:
      Such kinds of defensives are really rather protecting the local companies than the consumers.

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