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| aikido |
a system of self-defense, originating in Japan, in which an opponent's strength and weight are used against him or her by using specific throws and holds. |
| alibi |
the legal defense of establishing one's location away from the scene of a crime during its commission. [2/4 definitions] |
| antiaircraft |
designed for defense, esp. by ground-based weapons, against enemy air attack. [2 definitions] |
| antimissile |
a ballistic device used in defense against enemy missiles. [1/2 definitions] |
| apologetic |
giving a formal explanation or defense, as of actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| apologetics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of theology dealing with the defense and proof of a religious faith, esp. Christianity. |
| apologia |
a formal, often lengthy, explanation and defense of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. |
| apologist |
a person who argues in defense or justification of a doctrine, belief, action, or the like, usu. in writing or a speech. |
| apologize |
to make in speech or writing a formal explanation and defense, as of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| apology |
a formal explanation and defense in speech or writing of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| armature |
any part of an organism that provides its defense or offense, esp. an armor-like covering. [1/4 definitions] |
| armed to the teeth |
carrying numerous weapons in preparation for attack or defense. |
| armor |
a protective covering placed on ships and vehicles as a defense against weapons. [1/5 definitions] |
| bombardier beetle |
any of several beetles that spray an acrid, irritating fluid from the abdomen as a method of self-defense. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. [1/4 definitions] |
| championship |
defense or advocacy of a person or cause. [1/3 definitions] |
| cheap shot |
an unnecessarily vicious remark or action against someone who has no ready defense. [1/2 definitions] |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. [1/3 definitions] |
| crusade |
any cause pursued energetically, esp. in defense of moral principles or against something considered evil. [1/4 definitions] |
| defend |
to make a defense. [1/4 definitions] |
| defense |
in sports, the set of players on a team who are responsible for defense. [1/7 definitions] |
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