decisivedefense
nounUK /dɪˈsaɪsɪv dɪˈfɛns/
US /dɪˈsaɪsɪv dɪˈfɛns/
A strong way of protecting yourself that stops the other side from winning.
The team's decisivedefense kept the other team from scoring any points.
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2. A final, winning move to protect something important.
Her decisivedefense of the goal saved the game.
3. A firm stand that ends an argument or attack.
The lawyer's decisivedefense settled the case quickly.
4. A plan that firmly blocks an opponent's plan.
The castle's decisivedefense stopped the invaders at the gate.