lightly defend

Examples (10)

• They attacked the left flank, which was only lightly defended.
• The remote outpost was so lightly defended that it was easily overrun.
• A lightly defended position is an open invitation for an enemy attack.
• Intelligence reports indicated the target would be lightly defended.
• The general made a tactical error by leaving the supply route lightly defended.
• Compared to the main fortress, the coastal watchtower was lightly defended.
• The village was lightly defended by just a handful of local militia.
• Despite being lightly defended, the strategic pass held firm against the first wave.
• We chose to attack the most lightly defended point in their perimeter.
• Historically, the northern border was always lightly defended during the winter months.