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defenceman

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛnsmən/

(US defenseman)

Definition of defenceman

noun (plural defencemen)

(in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player in a defensive position.

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Definition of defenceman in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

defence
Defence Force
defence in depth
defence mechanism
defenceless
defenceman
defend
defendant
defender
Defender of the Faith
defenestration

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