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 defenseman on the school hockey team blocked several shots during the game. "Le défenseur de l'équipe de hockey de l'école a bloqué plusieurs tirs pendant le match.sportpositiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading