ALL meanings of defenseless
de·fense
D d - adjective defenseless If someone or something is defenseless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly. 3
- adjective defenseless lacking defense; unable to defend oneself; open to attack; helpless; unprotected 3
- noun defenseless Without defense or protection; totally vulnerable. 1
- noun defenseless resistance against attack; protection: Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city. 1
- noun defenseless something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication: This fort was once the main defense of the island. 1
- noun defenseless the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.: He spoke in defense of the nation's foreign policy. 1
- noun defenseless a speech, argument, etc., in vindication: She delivered a defense of free enterprise. 1
- noun defenseless Law. the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made. the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made. a defendant and his or her counsel. 1
- noun defenseless Psychology. defense mechanism (def 2). 1
- noun defenseless Sports. the practice or art of defending oneself or one's goal against attack, as in fencing, boxing, soccer, or football. the team attempting to thwart the attack of the team having the ball or puck. the players of a team who line up in their own defensive zone. the positions on the field, ice, etc., taken by such players. 1
- noun defenseless (initial capital letter). Also called Defense Department. Informal. the Department of Defense. 1
- verb with object defenseless Sports. to defend against (an opponent, play, or tactic). 1
- adjective defenseless Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack. 0