Also means
save
Usage Note
Abwehr is the defensive line of a team or a goalkeeper's save, from abwehren (to fend off). A solid back line is eine sichere Abwehr. Beyond sport it also names defence in the military and immunological sense.
Examples
"Die Abwehr stand sicher und ließ keine Chance zu."
Natural Translation
The defence was solid and allowed no chances.
Literal Translation
The defence stood securely and let no chance to.
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