line of defense

noun phrase

: a way of defending oneself

the body's first line of defense against illness

Examples of line of defense in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That means hunters headed to the field this fall may be the most important line of defense for spotting this destructive parasite and keeping it from spreading further. — Eric Michel, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

How security software can help protect holiday shoppers Good habits are your first line of defense, but nobody spots every scam every time, especially during the busy holiday season. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Add Mulch While compost is your first line of defense with moisture retention and warmth, mulch is a critical component in the compost application process. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026

The accumulating damage persistently activates the innate immune system—the body’s first line of defense—leading to what is known as inflammaging, functional decline and chronic diseases of old age. — Kristel Tjandra, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for line of defense

• antisense
• commonsense
• effulgence
• frankincense
• ninepence
• nondefense
• recommence
• recompence
• recompense
• cense
• dense
• fence