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I . defensive [dɪˈfensɪv] ADJ

1. defensive (intended to protect):

defensive

defensive player

2. defensive (sensitive):

defensive about sth

drażliwy na punkcie czegoś

II . defensive [dɪˈfensɪv] N no pl

on the defensive

Usage examples with defensive

defensive player

on the defensive

defensive about sth

drażliwy na punkcie czegoś

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

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

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

He, then, started working on the defensive side of his game. en.wikipedia.org

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

The defensive line is particularly vulnerable on the edges around the wings, therefore the best defensive measure in this case is a preventative measure. en.wikipedia.org

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

Defensive measures were limited at the civitates, rarely more than palisaded earthworks in times of trouble, if even that. en.wikipedia.org

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

Stout gives several examples to indicate their symbolic importance simply due to their impracticality as defensive structures. en.wikipedia.org

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

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