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défense — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conservation noun The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
  • defense noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
  • fender noun The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
  • guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
  • tusk noun A long, pointed tooth that projects outside the mouth of animals such as elephants, walruses, and wild boars.

Senses

défense is used for these senses in English:

  • conservation Wise use of natural resources.
  • fender (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
  • guard (military, often, _, in the plural) An elite military unit in Russia, the former Soviet Union and several post-Soviet countries.
  • prohibitive (grammar) A negative imperative.
  • tusk A sharp point.

conservation — full definition

  1. noun The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
  2. noun The careful preservation and repair of artworks, buildings, or historical artefacts.
  3. noun In physics, the principle that a measurable quantity stays constant within an isolated system.

defense — full definition

  1. noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
  2. noun In sport, the players or tactics focused on stopping the opposing team from scoring.
  3. noun In law, the case or team presenting arguments on behalf of the accused.

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