defenseman
noun
de·fense·man
di-ˈfen(t)s-mən 
-ˌman
: a player in a sport (such as hockey) who is assigned to a defensive zone or position
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Boston University Terriers defenseman Cade Webber (8) tried to defend on the play.
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s when the official gave Addison the misconduct, and the Sharks defenseman left the ice surface and went back to the dressing room.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s when the official gave Addison the misconduct, and the Sharks defenseman left the ice surface and went back to the dressing room.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Defenseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defenseman. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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defenseman
noun
de·fense·man
-mən
-ˌman
: a player in a sport who is assigned to a defensive zone or position
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