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defensive
Adjective
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Defensive positions, weapons, plans, etc. are used to protect against attack.
China's growth puts Canadian employers in a defensive position.
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A defensive player tries to stop the other team from scoring.
A $ 10 million bonus, makes him the highest-paid defensive player in the .
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If someone is being defensive or on the defensive, they feel unsure about their position, and they try to show that they are right.
I don't know why she gets very defensive every time I ask about her job.
trademark
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noun
(= hallmark)
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
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noun
a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
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verb
register the trademark of
The company trademarked their new gadget
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verb
(= brand)
mark with a brand or trademark
when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price