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verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||||
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noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
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noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
Protects Crossword Clue
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DEFENDS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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DEFENDS
Updated: January 1, 2025
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