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Holding action
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
An attack designed to prevent an enemy from attacking, or from moving its position
Synonyms
defense
counter-offensive
attack
enemy action
charge
force
dead set
tactic
backaction
ambush
kill zone
offensive
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