defense vs inroad

defense

noun
  • Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military. 

  • A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense. 

  • The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding. 

  • The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury. 

  • The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case. 

  • The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense. 

inroad

noun
  • An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion. 

  • Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem. 

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