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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Star defenseman Quinn Hughes returned to the lineup after missing six games because of an undisclosed injury.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Fox, who is tied for fourth in the league in scoring for defensemen with 48 points, fell on his left shoulder in the third period of Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Islanders.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The former Giants defenseman started his clothing line back in 2015 alongside Constance Schwartz-Morini, the VP of development and licensing at production company SMAC Entertainment—another business cofounded by the duo.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
If not, don’t be surprised if Colorado chases two defensemen before the deadline.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Fox, who is tied for fourth in the league in scoring for defensemen with 48 points, fell on his left shoulder in the third period of Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Islanders.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The former Giants defenseman started his clothing line back in 2015 alongside Constance Schwartz-Morini, the VP of development and licensing at production company SMAC Entertainment—another business cofounded by the duo.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
If not, don’t be surprised if Colorado chases two defensemen before the deadline.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Defenseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defenseman. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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