noun🔗ShareDéfenseurIn ice hockey and lacrosse, a player position with a primary responsibility to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals; same as defender in many other ballgames."The defenceman cleared the puck from his own zone, preventing the other team from scoring. "Le défenseur a dégagé la rondelle de sa propre zone, empêchant l'autre équipe de marquer.sportpositiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading