Definition of "defenceman" []

• 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 ballgames. (noun)

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• "Sebastien Bourgon Huge (6-6) defenceman is gangly and awkward, hasn't grown into his body yet."
• "Finnish defenceman is one of my personal favourites."
• "This smallish Russian defenceman is one of my personal favourites."