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defensive structure

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Noun1.defensive structure - a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses"
defence, defense
cheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frise - defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
fortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
fortress, fort - a fortified defensive structure
line of defence, line of defense - defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
outwork - subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area; "the outworks of the castle"
stronghold, fastness - a strongly fortified defensive structure
structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
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Aiden works hard but doesn't necessarily have the discipline for their defensive structure.
Mogga happy to let Aiden wing it by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
We have known that our defensive structure needs improving so we have asked John to come and help out in that area," Moore explained.
Saints star coming to Waterloo's rescue by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Coach Tony Hinchey re-arranged the Celts defensive structure and began to regularly change the line-up in the second period.
Cardiff Celts end their Third Division season in style with a ... by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
 
 
 
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