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 who unnecessarily defends someone else.
An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover.
A man who defends a woman in debate etc. in an attempt to gain her favour.
A mushroom of species Tricholoma album.
A hero, savior, or righteous individual.
To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour.