defence system
Definition
- Noun:
- A coordinated arrangement of weapons and equipment designed to protect a specific area or region from attack: A "defence system" refers to the integrated weaponry, technology, and infrastructure available and organized for the purpose of defending a territory.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The country invested billions in upgrading its coastal defence system.
- A missile defence system is crucial for intercepting incoming threats.
- The ancient city's defence system included high walls and guard towers.
Advanced Usage
- "to deploy a defence system": to position and make a defence system operational.
- The military decided to deploy the new air defence system along the border.
- "integrated defence system": a system where various components (e.g., radar, missiles, command centers) work together as a unified whole.
- Modern warfare relies on highly sophisticated integrated defence systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Defense system (noun): The American English spelling of "defence system".
- Defensive system (noun): A system designed for defence; often used interchangeably with "defence system".
- Anti-missile defence system (noun): A specific type of defence system designed to detect and destroy incoming missiles.
- Air defence system (noun): A system designed to defend against airborne attacks.
Synonyms
- Defensive network: A connected system of defensive measures.
- Protection system: A system that provides security and protection.
- Shield (in a metaphorical sense): Something that protects or defends.
Related Phrases
- Ballistic missile defence (BMD) system: A defence system specifically designed to counter ballistic missile threats.
- Early warning system: A system that detects attacks early, often a component of a larger defence system.
Noun
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the weaponry available for the defense of a region
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