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I . defensive [dɪˈfentsɪv] ADJ

defensive weapons:

defensive

defensivo(-a)

to be defensive about sth

ficar na defensiva em relação a a. c.

II . defensive [dɪˈfentsɪv] N

to be on the defensive

ficar na defensiva

Usage examples with defensive

to be on the defensive

ficar na defensiva

to be defensive about sth

ficar na defensiva em relação a a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

This type of split gate has no doors and provides no real defensive purpose but narrowing the passage. en.wikipedia.org

This narrowness of the entrance may be for defensive purposes. en.wikipedia.org

He's been known to play as a defensive midfielder. en.wikipedia.org

That is, whilst most kicks performed at this time will be primarily for attacking purposes, there is always a defensive element to consider. en.wikipedia.org

Training continued as defensive positions were improved and maintained. en.wikipedia.org

He was welcomed back to the team in 1964 and was moved to the defensive back position. en.wikipedia.org

The entire village was reinforced with a solid wall stretching 450 metres around the village complete with two defensive towers. en.wikipedia.org

It is outfitted with a sun roof and lots of defensive devices. en.wikipedia.org

The gate had little defensive structures, but it was probably flanked by towers from both sides. en.wikipedia.org

Originally as a strong four-sided fort, it is the most prominent point in the defensive system towards the land. en.wikipedia.org

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