DEFENCING
defending. now chiefly sport: the action of attempting to stop an opponent or opponents from scoring or otherwise gaining an advantage; defensive play.
defending. now somewhat rare.
(chiefly us). that employs (chiefly) defensive tactics; of the nature of or characterized by defence. also (now chiefly): (of a person or team) competing to retain a trophy, championship, etc.
defending. now somewhat rare.
(chiefly us). that employs (chiefly) defensive tactics; of the nature of or characterized by defence. also (now chiefly): (of a person or team) competing to retain a trophy, championship, etc.