Yes
Defend means to protect yourself or others from harm.
Depending on context "defend" can mean protect, fortify, support, justify, explain, endorse.
Protect, preserve, or defend can all mean that.
Defend and protect the American people Defend and protect the American people
they defend their selves by their claws
If you mean to defend or protect itself they blend in with the grass so they're not seen
"Mamotte" is a Japanese word that translates to "protect" or "defend" in English. It is often used in contexts relating to safeguarding or looking out for someone or something.
cosain (defend, protect); díon (defend, shelter).
Garrison refers to a protective shield or barricade create by troops in an effort to protect and defend.
"Mamoru" means "to protect" or "to defend."
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The Answer is to that question is protect