solid defense
noun phraseUK /ˈsɒl.ɪd dɪˈfens/
US /ˈsɑː.lɪd dɪˈfens/
A solid defense is a strong way of stopping the other team from scoring.
The soccer team won because they had a solid defense and nobody could get past them.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A good reason or argument that protects you from blame.
The lawyer built a solid defense for her client.
3. A strong way of protecting something from harm or attack.
The castle had a solid defense with thick walls and guards.
4. In sports, the players on a team whose job is to stop the other team.
Their solid defense kept the ball away from the goal all game.