Someone who defends people or property.
A defendant in a civil action.
A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.
A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).
One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
A stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast.
A chief support.