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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • 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.
  • Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid
  • Intended for defence; protective
  • Intended to deter attack
  • Performed so as to minimise risk

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Noun:

  • A means, attitude or position of defense.

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