DEFENSIVE
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
16
Scrabble
18
WWF
D(2) E(1) F(4) E(1) N(1) S(1) I(1) V(4) E(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
noun
- A means, attitude or position of defense.
adjective
- Intended for defence; protective.“a defensive perimeter”
- Intended to deter attack.“a defensive missile system”
- Performed so as to minimise risk.“defensive driving”
- Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion.
- Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: DEFENSIVE-S
