defensiveskills
nounUK /dɪˈfɛnsɪv skɪlz/
US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv skɪlz/
The abilities you use to protect yourself or your team from harm.
The coach taught the players defensive skills like blocking and tackling.
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2. Ways of staying safe in a game or sport by stopping the other side.
Her defensive skills kept the other team from scoring.
3. Methods used to keep something safe from danger or attack.
Firefighters practice defensive skills to stay safe in burning buildings.
4. The ability to handle criticism or hard situations without getting upset.
He used his defensive skills to stay calm when others were unkind.