line of defence

Other forms: lines of defence

Definitions of line of defence

1. noun

   any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something
   synonyms: line of defense

   type of:

   organisation, organization

   a group of people who work together
2. noun

   defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
   synonyms: line of defense

   types:

   abatis, abattis

   a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy

   type of:

   defence, defense, defensive structure

   a structure used to defend against attack