defensive stance
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A posture adopted for protection or defense.
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- She stood in a defensive stance.
- The boxer adopted a defensive stance as his opponent approached.
- Always maintain a defensive stance when sparring.
- The cat took a defensive stance, arching its back.
- He went into a defensive stance, ready for any attack.
- The guard assumed a watchful, defensive stance at the gate.
- Players are taught to hold a strong defensive stance on the court.
- Her body language shifted into a clear defensive stance.
- Despite the threats, he refused to abandon his defensive stance.
- A good martial artist knows how to quickly adjust their defensive stance.