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The correct spelling is defences.
How to pronounce defences
noun
Say it like: Def-ens-es
The correct spelling is defences. The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury. For example: "Department of Defence"
Usage Examples
“Department of Defence”
Definition
noun
- 1.The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
- 2.Something used to oppose attacks.
- 3.An argument in support or justification of something.
- 4.A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
- 5.The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
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