Definizione monolingua

defensive

defensive (plural defensives)

1. A means, attitude or position of defense.
   • 2007 May 26, Julia Werdigier, “Consolidating the Banks of Europe”, New York Times:

     Such kinds of defensives are really rather protecting the local companies than the consumers.

defensive (comparative more defensive, superlative most defensive)

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; compare paranoid
5. (cricket) 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. (sports) pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
   • 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, BBC:

     The Italian opted for Boltons Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Youngs corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.

Definizione dizionario defensive

difensiva

difensivo

Altri significati:

Performed so as to minimise risk

(cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.

(being on the) defensive

Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid

Intended for defence; protective

Intended to deter attack

A means, attitude or position of defense.