Defender
noun
A person or thing that protects or shields from harm or danger.
A loyal dog can be a good defender against burglars.
Often appears as...
- strong defender
- brave defender
noun
A player in sports whose role is preventing the opposing team from scoring.
He is considered one of the best defenders in the football league.
Often appears as...
- star defender
- football defender
noun
A lawyer who represents a person or group accused of a crime.
The defender argued that the evidence was not substantial enough to convict his client.
Often appears as...
- public defender
- lead defender
noun
Someone who supports a particular cause or idea.
She is a passionate defender of human rights.
Often appears as...
- defender of freedom
- defender of rights
noun
A type of military equipment or vehicle used in defense.
The defender air defense system has been deployed at strategic locations.
Often appears as...
- airborne defender
- missile defender
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Technical
noun
A person or thing that protects or shields from harm or danger.
A loyal dog can be a good defender against burglars.
Often appears as...
- strong defender
- brave defender
noun
A player in sports whose role is preventing the opposing team from scoring.
He is considered one of the best defenders in the football league.
Often appears as...
- star defender
- football defender
noun
A lawyer who represents a person or group accused of a crime.
The defender argued that the evidence was not substantial enough to convict his client.
Often appears as...
- public defender
- lead defender
noun
Someone who supports a particular cause or idea.
She is a passionate defender of human rights.
Often appears as...
- defender of freedom
- defender of rights
noun
A type of military equipment or vehicle used in defense.
The defender air defense system has been deployed at strategic locations.
Often appears as...
- airborne defender
- missile defender
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Connotation
The word 'defender' often implies a protective and positive connotation.
Her big brother is always her defender at school.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
'Defender' can refer to one who protects ideas or goals, not just from physical harm.
He's a defender of free speech online.
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Connotation
The word 'defender' often implies a protective and positive connotation.
Her big brother is always her defender at school.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
'Defender' can refer to one who protects ideas or goals, not just from physical harm.
He's a defender of free speech online.
Pro Tip 1/2Protective Connotation
The word 'defender' often implies a protective and positive connotation.
Her big brother is always her defender at school.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
'Defender' can refer to one who protects ideas or goals, not just from physical harm.
He's a defender of free speech online.
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The Math Behind...
What are their angles? For multiple defenders, we can look at how the player's moving and predict the shot type. We can look at all their velocities and we can build a model that predicts what is the likelihood that this shot would go in under these circumstances? So why is this important? We can take something that was shooting,
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
But mortal guards and ordinary weapons wouldn’t suffice, so the visionary god devised an indomitable new defender. In the fires of his forge, Hephaestus cast his invention in the shape of a giant man. Made of gleaming bronze; endowed with superhuman strength, and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods,
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What if we ended the...
I have been a public defender for over half my life, and I have stood by and watched thousands of clients as they were dragged into those jail cells because they didn't have enough money to pay bail. I have watched as questions of justice were subsumed by questions of money,
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How do vitamins work? -...
they're the building blocks that keep the body running. Vitamins are organic compounds we need to ingest in small amounts to keep functioning. They're the body's builders, defenders and maintenance workers, helping it to build muscle and bone, make use of nutrients,
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The impact of Simón...
are good reasons why both were from rich and influential families both were defenders of freedom both were heroic and war but apprehensive about marshalling the peace both resisted efforts to make them Kings and both were
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Alex Smith: An NFL...
Was my leg going to hold up? I found out on the third snap when this huge defender launched himself onto my back, I tried to take a few steps, but I went down. It's still the most liberating feeling in my life,
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Deadly Killer Bee Attack...
deadly defender let's go and kill the bees don't back off they were still following trying to sting us over half a mile after we'd left the nest these are the camicazi killers of the natural world
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Frans Lanting &...
mom is the center of the universe and a willing victim to the cubs play but while they play she maintains her vigils she's their provider she's their defender and teacher multitasking all the time
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Meera Vijayann: Find...
as an observer, as an Indian, I felt embarrassment and disbelief, and as an activist, I looked at it as a defender of rights, but as a citizen journalist, I suddenly felt very vulnerable.
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Michael Sandel: The lost...
And the defenders of same-sex marriage say no, procreation is not the only purpose of marriage; what about a lifelong, mutual, loving commitment? That's really what marriage is about.
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The Math Behind...
What are their angles? For multiple defenders, we can look at how the player's moving and predict the shot type. We can look at all their velocities and we can build a model that predicts what is the likelihood that this shot would go in under these circumstances? So why is this important? We can take something that was shooting,
Video examples
The Greek myth of Talos,...
But mortal guards and ordinary weapons wouldn’t suffice, so the visionary god devised an indomitable new defender. In the fires of his forge, Hephaestus cast his invention in the shape of a giant man. Made of gleaming bronze; endowed with superhuman strength, and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods,
Video examples
What if we ended the...
I have been a public defender for over half my life, and I have stood by and watched thousands of clients as they were dragged into those jail cells because they didn't have enough money to pay bail. I have watched as questions of justice were subsumed by questions of money,
Video examples
How do vitamins work? -...
they're the building blocks that keep the body running. Vitamins are organic compounds we need to ingest in small amounts to keep functioning. They're the body's builders, defenders and maintenance workers, helping it to build muscle and bone, make use of nutrients,
Video examples
The impact of Simón...
are good reasons why both were from rich and influential families both were defenders of freedom both were heroic and war but apprehensive about marshalling the peace both resisted efforts to make them Kings and both were
Video examples
Alex Smith: An NFL...
Was my leg going to hold up? I found out on the third snap when this huge defender launched himself onto my back, I tried to take a few steps, but I went down. It's still the most liberating feeling in my life,
Video examples
Deadly Killer Bee Attack...
deadly defender let's go and kill the bees don't back off they were still following trying to sting us over half a mile after we'd left the nest these are the camicazi killers of the natural world
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Frans Lanting &...
mom is the center of the universe and a willing victim to the cubs play but while they play she maintains her vigils she's their provider she's their defender and teacher multitasking all the time
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Meera Vijayann: Find...
as an observer, as an Indian, I felt embarrassment and disbelief, and as an activist, I looked at it as a defender of rights, but as a citizen journalist, I suddenly felt very vulnerable.
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Michael Sandel: The lost...
And the defenders of same-sex marriage say no, procreation is not the only purpose of marriage; what about a lifelong, mutual, loving commitment? That's really what marriage is about.
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Kevin-Prince Boateng
German Athlete
The most important thing is to help the team to come in front of the goal with one-two passes, I drop down, or I give them space, because for defenders, it's always difficult to have a false nine because they don't have a direct player against them, so they don't know exactly what to do.
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Jeff Fisher
American Coach
There's obviously a push to protect the quarterback, but you have to give the defensive players a chance. All of the quarterback has to do is pull the ball, and he's a runner. How's the defender going to know if the ball is pulled or not?
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Emmeline Pankhurst
English Activist
Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion.
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Giorgio Chiellini
Italian Athlete
I believe the most important thing for the defender is to take the ball away from the opposing team, no matter what, and not to allow any space or give any occasions for opponents to score goals.
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Gabriel Jesus
Brazilian Athlete
My family helps me a lot, and my mum is always picking on me. I have grown used to saying that she is the worst defender I have had to face, but I know she says all that stuff for my own good.
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Iman Shumpert
American Athlete
I think I am a good help defender as well as just bringing a lot of communication to the floor.
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Ronaldinho
Brazilian Athlete
Ashley Cole is a fantastic defender. I have seen him keep the best players in the world quiet.
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Paolo Maldini
Italian Athlete
Sergio Ramos has everything to become the best defender in the world, if he is not already.
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Romario
Brazilian Athlete
I have scored against every team, every country, every defender in the world.
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Raphael Varane
French Athlete
You will rarely see a defender in front of the opponent's goal.
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Kevin-Prince Boateng
German Athlete
The most important thing is to help the team to come in front of the goal with one-two passes, I drop down, or I give them space, because for defenders, it's always difficult to have a false nine because they don't have a direct player against them, so they don't know exactly what to do.
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Jeff Fisher
American Coach
There's obviously a push to protect the quarterback, but you have to give the defensive players a chance. All of the quarterback has to do is pull the ball, and he's a runner. How's the defender going to know if the ball is pulled or not?
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Emmeline Pankhurst
English Activist
Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion.
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Giorgio Chiellini
Italian Athlete
I believe the most important thing for the defender is to take the ball away from the opposing team, no matter what, and not to allow any space or give any occasions for opponents to score goals.
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Gabriel Jesus
Brazilian Athlete
My family helps me a lot, and my mum is always picking on me. I have grown used to saying that she is the worst defender I have had to face, but I know she says all that stuff for my own good.
Quote examples
Iman Shumpert
American Athlete
I think I am a good help defender as well as just bringing a lot of communication to the floor.
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Ronaldinho
Brazilian Athlete
Ashley Cole is a fantastic defender. I have seen him keep the best players in the world quiet.
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Paolo Maldini
Italian Athlete
Sergio Ramos has everything to become the best defender in the world, if he is not already.
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Romario
Brazilian Athlete
I have scored against every team, every country, every defender in the world.
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Raphael Varane
French Athlete
You will rarely see a defender in front of the opponent's goal.
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