Line Of Defence (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something; "police are the major line of defense against crime".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Airport security personnel form a vital line of defense against acts of terrorism and air piracy.
- Cybersecurity professionals act as a strong line of defense to shield corporations against threats and protect them against ransomware and identity theft.
- Education about influenza virus symptoms can be useful as our first line of defense.
- Doctors, nurses and all medical staff together create a formidable line of defense against serious and infectious diseases.
- Employees can become a first strong line of defense when thoroughly trained to react accordingly in hostile situations.
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Meaning 2
Defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient city's wall served as a primary line of defense against invaders from neighboring lands.
- In the event of a zombie apocalypse, a fortified line of defense would be crucial for the survival of humanity.
- The military strategist studied the terrain to determine the best placement of troops along the defensive line of defense.
- A combination of walls, trenches, and barbed wire formed the primary line of defense for the besieged city.
- The medieval castle's moat and walls formed a formidable line of defense against potential invaders.