1. mechanism

noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.

Rhymes with Defense Mechanism

Sentences with defense-mechanism

1. Noun Phrase
As a built-in defense mechanism, their tails detach easily, but they don't grow back.

2. Noun Phrase
Probably the best known defense mechanism of geckos is tail loss.

3. Noun Phrase
This is a passive defense mechanism.

4. Noun Phrase
Koala bears use their sharp teeth as a defense mechanism against predators of all size.

2. mechanism

noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the technical aspects of doing something.

3. mechanism

noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.

4. defense

noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.

5. defense

noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] protection from harm.

6. defense

noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.

7. defense

noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] the justification for some act or belief.

8. defense

noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.

9. Defense

noun. the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947.

10. defense

noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] the defendant and his legal advisors collectively.