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2 | 23% | 10 | Defensive covers used during the return to Earth's atmosphere | |
3 | 22% | 13 | Defensive feature with a floor opening for defensive purposes | |
Defensive Return Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LOB" which means:
- noun
- • An easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc
- • The act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc verb
- • Propel in a high arc
An example sentence would be:
- • "He threw a lob pass to his teammate for an easy dunk."
- • "The tennis player hit a powerful lob over her opponent's head."
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