defender
/dɪˈfɛndər/
noun
- A person who protects someone or something from harm or attack.
- The dog is a loyal defender of the family home.
- She is a defender of human rights around the world.
- The knight was a brave defender of the kingdom.
- A player in a sport whose main job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
- Our team's best defender is out with an injury.
- The defender blocked the shot just before it reached the goal.
- The defender cleared the ball from the penalty area.
- A lawyer who represents someone accused of a crime.
- The public defender argued that her client was innocent.
- He worked as a defender for people who could not afford a lawyer.
- The defender asked for a lighter sentence.
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