blueliner

/ˈbluˌlaɪnər/
noun
  1. A defenseman in ice hockey who typically plays along the blue line.
    • He was traded to the Rangers as a reliable blueliner.
    • The team's top blueliner blocked three shots in the final period.
    • Our blueliner scored the winning goal from the point.
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