a defensive stand made by the rearguard of a retreating army; also figurative and in extended use.
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| 释义 | society > armed hostility > defence > [noun] > defensive action (2) rearguard action1838 a defensive stand made by the rearguard of a retreating army; also figurative and in extended use. Subcategories:— action delaying enemy's advance (1) |
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