defensive measure
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1. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | umbrella, |
| definition | : | a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | air defense, |
| definition | : | defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stand, |
| definition | : | a defensive effort (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hasty defence, hasty defense, |
| definition | : | a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | deliberate defence, deliberate defense, |
| definition | : | a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | minelaying, mining, |
| definition | : | laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment (noun.act) |
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