HyperDic: line_of_defence

English > 2 senses of the expression line of defence:
NOUNgroupline of defence, line of defenseany organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something
artifactline of defence, line of defensedefensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
English > line of defence: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningAny organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something.
Synonymline of defense
Broaderorganization, organisationA group of people who work together
English > line of defence: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningdefensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack.
Synonymline of defense
Narrowerabattis, abatisA line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy / enemy
Broaderdefensive structure, defense, defenceA structure used to defend against attack

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