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defender

noun de·fend·er \di-ˈfen-dər\

Definition of DEFENDER

1
:  one that defends
2
:  a player in a sport (as football) assigned to a defensive position
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First Known Use of DEFENDER

14th century

Related to DEFENDER

Synonyms
custodian, protector, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection

Rhymes with DEFENDER

amender, ascender, attender, auslander, bartender, commender, contender, descender, emender, engender, expender, extender, fork-tender, goaltender, hellbender, intender, offender, pretender, surrender, suspender, tailender, transgender, weekender
DEFENDER Defined for Kids

defender

noun de·fend·er \di-ˈfen-dər\

Definition of DEFENDER for Kids

1
:  a person or thing that protects from danger or attack
2
:  a player in a sport who tries to keep the other team from scoring

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. defender
  2. defender office
  3. defender of the bond
  4. ear defender
  5. public defender
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