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Definition of Defensible
1. Adjective. Capable of being defended.
Similar to: Invulnerable
Derivative terms: Defend, Defend, Defend, Defend, Defensibility
Definition of Defensible
1. a. Capable of being defended; as, a defensible city, or a defensible cause.
Definition of Defensible
1. Adjective. (context: of an installation etc) capable of being defended against armed attack ¹
2. Adjective. (context: of an argument etc) capable of being justified ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Defensible
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Defensible
Literary usage of Defensible
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Technology Assessment: Protecting Structures and Improving Communications by Robin M. Nazzaro, Keith A. Rhodes (2005)
"Although defensible space can reduce the risk from surface and crown fires, ...
Several other technologies can supplement defensible space and ..."
2. Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott (1895)
"The Saxon architect had exhausted his art in rendering the main keep defensible,
and there was no other circumvallation than a rude barrier of A huge black ..."
3. History of Europe, from the Fall of Napoleon, in 1815, to the Accession of by Archibald Alison (1854)
"ants, however, Greece is extremely defensible in a military CHAP. point of view,
... The mountains are extremely steep, defensible covered with forests, ..."
4. Aide-mémoire to the Military Sciences: Framed from Contributions of Officers by Great Britain Army. Royal Engineers (1860)
"defensible Guard-Howes are not generally placed where a resistance is ...
When constructed as an inner defence, defensible guard-houses should be well ..."
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