Translations for „defender“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

de·fend·er [dɪˈfendəʳ] N

1. defender:

defender (protector)

zaščitnik(zaščitnica) m (f)

defender (supporter)

zagovornik(zagovornica) m (f)

2. defender SPORTS:

defender

branilec(branilka) m (f)

pub·lic de·ˈfend·er N Am LAW

public defender

javni zagovornik (zagovornica) m (f)

Usage examples with defender

the ball took a deflection off a defender's leg

žoga se je odbila od noge branilca

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He normally plays as a defender in a right back position.

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His reputation made him an effective defender, and he used his offensive skill to become one of hockey's first offensive defencemen.

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Normally, the player who is endplayed is a defender.

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Often defenders are clueing on the first move of the running back.

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The outcomes of defenders varied strongly according to race.

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In certain cases, the first defender should attempt a tackle.

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Gill was a defender and usually played in a back pocket.

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His men followed him and the defenders soon began to retreat to the bridge-head.

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Like the field judge, he makes decisions near the sideline on his side of field, judging the action of nearby running backs, receivers and defenders.

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Hill reinforced his line but could make little headway against the determined defenders.

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