the 3 or 4 players on a team whose primary task is to stop the opposition from scoring; also called fullbacks.
Two players who make up a team
[Ice Hockey] two players who make up a team`s defensive unit usually stationed in or near their defensive zone to help the goalie guard against attack; sometimes they lead an attack. The left defenseman covers the left half of the rink, the right defenseman plays to the right, but they can skate into each other`s territory.[Soccer] the 3 or 4 players on a team whose primary task is to stop the opposition from scoring; also called fullbacks.