noun
- plural of defenseman; players in hockey or lacrosse whose primary role is to defend their team’s goal
Usage: sports
Examples
- The team’s defensemen blocked several shots during the power play.
- Both defensemen skated back quickly to help the goalie.
- The coach praised his defensemen for their solid defensive play.
- The opposing team’s defensemen were very physical tonight.
- Our defensemen need to work on their passing skills.
- The veteran defensemen mentored the younger players on the team.