noun
- a player in ice hockey who plays in a defensive position
Usage: chiefly British and Canadian spelling
Examples
- The defenceman blocked the shot with his stick.
- She’s one of the best defencemen in the league.
- The team’s star defenceman was injured in the first period.
- He played as a defenceman for ten years before retiring.
- The defenceman passed the puck up to the forwards.
- Their defencemen are known for their strong skating ability.