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Meanings of defender in inglés

portugués
defensor
catalán
defensor
español
defensor

A person who cares for persons or property.

defensor
ruso
футбольный защитник
portugués
defesa
catalán
defensor
español
defensor

Sports position played near the player's team's own goal.

defensor
español
defensor

Water polo position.

Related terms
defensor

A fighter who holds out against attack.

Usage of defender in inglés
1
Facing Ronaldo, the Manchester City defender said, would not be a problem.
Reuters
2
I'm an attorney working for the public defender's office on your case.
First degree
3
United defender Chris Smalling: Gutted to hear the news about Sir Alex.
BBC
4
The Nürnberg defender was able to continue after treatment on the sideline.
The Guardian
5
Ireland defender Stephen Ward has signed a new two-year deal with Burnley.
The Irish Times
6
That is, the defender may shoot to kill; the offender may not.
Rolf in the Woods
7
Others, however, are uneasy about a defender who plays the Stones way.
The Guardian
8
The defender is ignorant of the strength or direction of the attack.
Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 / Corrected...
9
The Nigeria defender was given extra time off following the Confederations Cup.
The Irish Times
10
The defender takes a one bonus point into the America's Cup final.
Radio NZ
11
The defender said: It's just games that we haven't shown up in.
The Guardian
12
In going before it, I make myself the defender of your brother.
Conscience — Volume 2
13
He had constituted himself the defender of a cause lost in advance.
The Moon-Voyage
14
Our second tip comes in the form of Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.
The South African
15
And it is a deeply problematic question for the defender of Christianity.
The Guardian
16
Manchester United were said to be favourites to sign the England defender.
The Irish Times