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Shutter :: Shutter (n.) A movable cover or screen for a window, designed to shut out the light, to obstruct the view, or to be of some strength as a defense; a blind..

Manoeuvre :: Manoeuvre (n.) To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.

Cognizance :: Cognizance (n.) A form of defense in the action of replevin, by which the defendant insists that the goods were lawfully taken, as a distress, by defendant, acting as servant for another..

Contest :: Contest (n.) Earnest struggle for superiority, victory, defense, etc.; competition; emulation; strife in arms; conflict; combat; encounter..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A coarse and cheap mediaeval coat of defense, esp. one made of leather..

Parade :: Parade (v. t.) Posture of defense; guard.

Defendant :: Defendant (a.) Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive..

Defenseless :: Defenseless (a.) Destitute of defense; unprepared to resist attack; unable to oppose; unprotected.

Assassin :: Assassin (n.) One who kills, or attempts to kill, by surprise or secret assault; one who treacherously murders any one unprepared for defense..

Attack :: Attack (n.) The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense..

Arm :: Arm (v. t.) Fig.: To furnish with means of defense; to prepare for resistance; to fortify, in a moral sense..

Convoy :: Convoy (n.) The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.

Armature :: Armature (n.) Armor; whatever is worn or used for the protection and defense of the body, esp. the protective outfit of some animals and plants..

Parallel :: Parallel (n.) One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress..

Shield :: Shield (n.) Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

Castle-guard :: Castle-guard (n.) The guard or defense of a castle.

Aventine :: Aventine (n.) A post of security or defense.

Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) Any defense or protection.

Mount :: Mount (v.) A bulwark for offense or defense; a mound.

Defense :: Defense (v. t.) To furnish with defenses; to fortify.

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