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LINE OF DEFENSE

\lˈa͡ɪn ɒv dɪfˈɛns], \lˈa‍ɪn ɒv dɪfˈɛns], \l_ˈaɪ_n ɒ_v d_ɪ_f_ˈɛ_n_s]\

Definitions of LINE OF DEFENSE

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any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something; "police are the major line of defense against crime"
defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something; "police are the major line of defense against crime"
defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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