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
- noun The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
- noun The careful preservation and repair of artworks, buildings, or historical artefacts.
- noun In physics, the principle that a measurable quantity stays constant within an isolated system.
defense — full definition
- noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
- noun In sport, the players or tactics focused on stopping the opposing team from scoring.
- noun In law, the case or team presenting arguments on behalf of the accused.