Meaning of line of defence in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    line of defence

    Definitions

    1. any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something

    Examples

    • « police are the major line of defense against crime »
  2. 2. defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack

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