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defense

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.

Related Terms

  • defend (v): to be on the defensive; act against an attack.
    Synonyms: defend, defended

Keywords and Synonyms

  • defense "his teams are always good on defense", defence, defending team
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