defender

[US]/dɪˈfendə(r)/
[UK]/dɪˈfendər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.defender; guardian; protector; advocate;defender; defensive player

Phrases & Collocations

strong defender

loyal defender

skilled defender

trusted defender

public defender

Example Sentences

the defender beat him to the ball.

The defender centres the ball.

The brave defenders gave their all.

The defenders put up a strong resistance.

a determined defender of British interests.

he turned the defender inside out.

each central defender marks one attacker.

Defenders of the death penalty clearly regard it as the ultimate deterrent.

The defender argued down the prosecutor at the court.

The defender kicked the ball out of play.

The team’s secret weapon was their new young defender.

the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession.

he sidestepped a defender and crossed the ball.

The defenders were outnumbered and had to give in.

He shouldered off a defender and shot at goal.

After hard fighting,the defenders were still masters of the city.

in the event that an attack is launched, the defenders will have been significantly weakened by air attacks.

the team had two let-offs as shots rebounded to strike the defenders' legs.

Real-world Examples

The evangelist has acquired some unlikely defenders.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Soldiers are chiefly defenders of the nest.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

Who's the best defender, midfielder and forward?

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

Frankly Michael Jordan was probably a little bit better defender.

Source: Connection Magazine

I felt like I was a defender of the universe.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

He was a great defender of cartoons.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Texas Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe is an ardent defender of Mr. Trump.

Source: PBS English News

Its concrete walls creating a durable underground maze that favors the defender.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Of course, as Mr Bragg's defenders say, no American should be above the law.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Players can now turn way more quickly to get past defenders.

Source: Connection Magazine

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