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Noun: defenceman (defencemen)  di'fen(t)s-mun
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: defenseman)
  1. 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 ball games
    "The defenceman blocked several shots during the intense hockey match";
    - defenseman [US]

Derived forms: defencemen

Encyclopedia: Defenceman