amerikai:
brit:
1. A means, attitude or position of defense.
1. Intended for defence; protective.
a defensive perimeter
2. Intended to deter attack.
a defensive missile system
3. Performed so as to minimise risk.
defensive driving
4. Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion.
5. Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
6. Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound.
7. In a state or posture of defense.