defesa — meaning in English

English meaning

• catch verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
• defense noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
• save verb To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.

Senses

defesa is used for these senses in English:

• catch (uncountable) The game of catching a ball.
• catch (countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
• defense Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
• save In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.

catch — full definition

1. verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
2. verb To become infected with an illness.
3. verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
4. noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
5. noun Something captured, especially fish.

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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