defences
Translation
defenses, fortifications, protection
Examples
The city's ancient defences are still standing.
The city's ancient defenses are still standing.
The body has natural defences against infection.
The body has natural defenses against infection.
The lawyer prepared the client's defences.
The lawyer prepared the client's defenses.
Grammar Patterns
((a country's/city's)) defenses the protective structures of a place The city's ancient defenses are still standing.
((the body's)) defenses the body's ability to fight illness The body has natural defenses against infection.
((legal)) defenses arguments used in a court case The lawyer prepared the client's defenses.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'defendere' (to ward off), from 'de-' (off) + '-fendere' (to strike). Note the US spelling 'defenses'.
Memory Tips
Imagine building 'fences' for 'de-fense' (protection). The '-s' indicates plural protective measures.