In a state or posture of defense.
Intended for defence; protective.
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Performed so as to minimise risk.
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
Intended to deter attack.
A means, attitude or position of defense.
Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
Diverging in the direction of travel.
Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
The most external portion of exterior siding.
The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.