defense

• اسم يدل على فعل حماية شخص أو شيء من الهجوم أو الضرر أو الخطر؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا في السياق القانوني بمعنى الدفاع أمام المحكمة، وفي السياق الرياضي بمعنى الخط الدفاعي أو اللعب الدفاعي.

A noun referring to the act of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger; also used in legal and sports contexts.

1. Protection from attackB1formal

   The action of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger.

   دفاع

   • The army built a strong defense along the border.
   • She took up self-defense classes for personal safety.
   • The castle's defense system included high walls and a moat.

   المرادفاتcoverfortificationguardprotectionresistancesafeguardsecurityshield

   الأضدادaggressionassaultattackoffense

2. Legal argumentB2formal

   The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a lawsuit.

   دفاع

   • The lawyer prepared a strong defense for her client.
   • The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
   • He was given a chance to present his defense in court.

   المرادفاتanswerargumentcaseplea

3. Sports teamA2informal

   The players in a sport whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   الدفاع

   • The team's defense was impenetrable during the match.
   • He plays defense for the basketball team.
   • The defense blocked the opponent's shot.

   المرادفاتrearguard