plural of Pac-Man defense

(science fiction) A satellite or space station, found in many different works of science fiction, meant to defend a planet against attack from space.

US standard spelling of Caro-Kann Defence.

plural of self-defense wound

(pathology) Synonym of defensive wound

(baseball) A measure of a pitcher's effectiveness based only on plays that do not involve fielders. Originally included only hit-by-pitch, walks, strikeouts, and home runs allowed, but more recently incorporates fly ball percentage, ground ball percentage, and line drive percentage.

Alternative spelling of attack is the best form of defence

Synonym of attack is the best form of defence

(military, defence) A United States Army system designed to shoot down ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.