Defending Team (Noun)
Meaning
(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The defending team had a strong goalkeeper who made several crucial saves throughout the game.
- In basketball, the defending team must be able to anticipate the opponent's next move in order to block their shots.
- The home team was the defending team in the championship game and was determined to protect their title.
- The coach of the defending team made several strategic substitutions in the second half to try and turn the game around.
- The crowd was on their feet as the defending team made a last-ditch effort to prevent the opposing team from scoring the winning goal.