defenseteam
nounUK /dɪˈfɛns tiːm/
US /dɪˈfɛns tiːm/
A group of players who stop the other team from scoring.
The defenseteam blocked every shot and kept the other side from scoring.
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2. A group of lawyers who protect someone accused of a crime.
The defenseteam asked the judge for more time to prepare.
3. A group of people who protect something from harm or attack.
The castle's defenseteam watched the walls all night.
4. The part of a sports club whose job is to stop the other side.
Their defenseteam is the strongest in the league.