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Word: Defending
Speech Type: Adjective
dɪˈfɛndɪŋ
resisting an attack made on someone or something; protecting from harm or danger
Short Definition:resisting attack
Examples:- the defending forces were met by a wall of enemy gunfire
conducting the case for the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit
Short Definition:conducting case for party being accused or sued in lawsuit
Examples:- the defending lawyer pleaded for acquittal
(in sport) protecting one's goal or wicket rather than attempting to score against one's opponents
Short Definition:(in sport) protecting one's goal or wicket rather than attempting to score
Examples:- a free kick awarded to the defending team in their own penalty area
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