A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).
A defendant in a civil action.
A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.
Someone who defends people or property.
One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
The defence, collectively the defenders.
The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.