Defenceman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Defenceman is a noun meaning In ice hockey and lacrosse, a player position with a primary responsibility to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals; same as defender in many other ballgames.
Meaning
In ice hockey and lacrosse, a player position with a primary responsibility to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals; same as defender in many other ballgames.
Example Sentences
Hulking defenceman Gudbranson, who came to Vancouver in a trade with the Florida Panthers last May, scored in his debut for the Canucks.
Word Forms
- defencemen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defender, fullback, goaltender, goalkeeper, defence, defense.
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