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Definition of defensive

Defensive
Defensive De*fen"sive, n. That which defends; a safeguard. Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives. --Bacon. To be on the defensive, To stand on the defensive, to be or stand in a state or posture of defense or resistance, in opposition to aggression or attack.

Meaning of defensive from wikipedia

- see also : defensive. defence. a euphemism for war or the military hms defence , royal navy ships of this name. defense of a doctoral thesis, also
- a midfielder is an association football position some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between
- defensive end (de) is the name of a defensive position in the sport of american and canadian football . each end of the defensive line, but
- as formations evolved, the central player in this trio, the centre-half, moved into a more defensive position on the field, taking the
- the defensive line consists of defensive end s (de) and defensive tackle s (dt). defensive ends line up on the end of the line, while
- in the modern system of specialized units, offensive tackle and defensive tackle are separate positions. offensive tackle -the offensive
- the defensive line is covered by the same rules that apply to all defensive players. linemen are usually the largest players on the field
- a normal complement of defensive backs includes two cornerbacks and two safeties, though specialty defensive backs (nickelbacks and
- the 2003 indian film , military (film)date august 2008 date may 2013- a military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use
- a defensive fighting position (dfp) is a type of earthwork constructed in a military context , generally large enough to accommodate at