defense in depth

Noun

Meaning

defense in depth (countable and uncountable, plural defenses in depth)

Alternative form of defence in depth

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

self-defence self-protection

Examples

While Iranian human wave attacks were successful against the dug in Iraqi forces in Khuzestan, they had trouble breaking through Iraq's defense in depth lines. Source: Internet

In those four months, Lee developed a defense in depth. Source: Internet

The building up, layering on and overlapping of security measures is called defense in depth. Source: Internet

To defeat Iraqi defense in depth, static positions, and heavy firepower, Iran began to focus on fighting in areas that the Iraqis could not use their heavy weaponry, such as marshes, valleys, and mountains, and frequently using infiltration tactics. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

defense force Defense Forces defense in abatement Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Intelligence Agency defense laboratory