Défense

Defence. Prohibition. Defensive work. Fender (of boat). Défense extérieure. Defence of a fortre pushed out beyond the fort ring.—Défense rapprochée. Close defence (fort if.).—Défenses acce oires. Generic name for obstacles, clearances, etc.—Défense mobile. Mobile reserve, general reserve of a fortre . Local defence of a naval port by torpedo craft. The troops or boats comprised in the above.—Défense fixe. fixed defence, i.e., works and guns (393/3069)w w4 and mines.—Défense terrestre (or continent ale). Landside defence of coast fortre es. Défense en pro fond eur. Defence in depth (tactical). [p.171]