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defensive collapse: an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'); intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"; attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing; serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting; "defensive fortifications"; "defensive dikes to protect against floods"

shielding collapse: the act of shielding from harm; a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay; shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference

protective collapse: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"

self-preservation collapse: preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency

custodial collapse: providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"

shortstop collapse: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base; (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position

fullback collapse: the position of a back on a football team; (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team; play the fullback

parental collapse: relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance"; designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

catcher collapse: the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws; "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment"; "a catcher plays behind the plate"; (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

on guard collapse: vigilant; "on guard against con artists"; "must remain on your guard in such a situation"

racer collapse: slender fast-moving North American snakes; an animal that races; a fast car that competes in races; someone who drives racing cars at high speeds

lineman collapse: the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage; one of the players on the line of scrimmage; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole

quarterback collapse: the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team"; (football) the person who plays quarterback; play the quarterback

blue chip collapse: a blue poker chip with the highest value; a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield; "blue chips are usually safe investments"

defense mechanism collapse: (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

jumper collapse: (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump; a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing; a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen; a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections; a coverall worn by children; an athlete who competes at jumping; "he is one hell of a jumper"; a person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened"

outfield collapse: the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases

investment collapse: the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank; the act of putting on robes or vestments; outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism; money that is invested with an expectation of profit

psychological warfare collapse: the use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale

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