defensive measure

Other forms: defensive measures

Definitions of defensive measure

1. noun

   (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
   synonyms: defence, defense

   types:

   umbrella

   a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets

   air defense

   defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness

   stand

   a defensive effort

   hasty defence, hasty defense

   a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited

   deliberate defence, deliberate defense

   a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems

   biodefence, biodefense, biological defence, biological defense

   procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents

   chemical defence, chemical defense

   procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents

   minelaying, mining

   laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment

   BW defence, BW defense, biological warfare defence, biological warfare defense

   defense against biological warfare

   active air defense

   air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures

   passive air defense

   air defense by the use of deception or dispersion or protective construction

   repulsion, standoff

   the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

   type of:

   action, military action

   a military engagement