defences

noun

USdi-FEN-siz/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/UKdi-FENS-iz/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/

1 meaning of defences

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nounUK
Plural of defence. This spelling is used in British English.
The castle's defences kept the enemy out for months.
Eating well helps keep your body's defences strong against colds.
Note

defences is a form of defence

defence, noun: Protecting someone or something from attack, danger or harm. Full entry

Forms: defencedefences plural
Spelling: defence → defences: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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