ALL meanings of defenseman
de·fense·man
D d - noun defenseman either of two players positioned close to their own goal to prevent scoring and to gain possession of the puck 3
- noun defenseman (in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player, other than the goaltender, in a defensive position. 1
- noun plural defenseman a player in certain games, as ice hockey or lacrosse, who lines up in a defensive zone or position. 1
- noun defenseman (chiefly US) Alternative spelling of defenceman. 0