finaldefense
nounUK /ˈfaɪnəl dɪˈfɛns/
US /ˈfaɪnəl dɪˈfɛns/
The last time you try to stop someone from scoring or winning.
The team's final defense stopped the other side from scoring at the end of the game.
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2. The last chance to argue your case in a court or debate.
Her final defense convinced the judge to change the ruling.
3. The last part of a school project where you explain your work.
He practiced his final defense in front of his classmates.
4. The very last effort to protect something important.
The soldiers made a final defense of the bridge.