(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field
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دفاع, مدافع
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a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances
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لاعب الدفاع المتأخر, المدافع الإضافي
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the four defensive players, in a soccer match, whose main objective is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals
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المدافعين الأربعة, خط الدفاع الرباعي
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(American football) a defensive lineman who lines up in the center of the defensive line to stop the run and disrupt the offense
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تكتل الأنف, مدافع مركزي
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a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback
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نهاية دفاعية, لاعب دفاعي في خط
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(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed
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لاينباكر, لاعب الدفاع
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(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense
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لاعب خط الوسط الدفاعي, لاعب الوسط الدفاعي
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a defensive player in American football who primarily defends against the run and pass from the outer edges of the defensive formation
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لاعب الدفاع الخارجي, لاعب الخط الخارجي
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a defensive player in American football who covers wide receivers to prevent them from catching passes and defends against deep throws
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زاوية دفاعية, تغطية الزاوية
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a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations
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نيكلكباك, المدافع النيكل
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a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage
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دايمباك
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a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains
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اللاعب الدفاعي, المدافع الخلفي
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a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring
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مدافع
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the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs
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رَامٍ, مُبَارِز
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a defensive player in baseball who fields positions within the diamond, including first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
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لاعب داخلي, لاعب في الملعب الداخلي
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a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field
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لاعب الدفاع الخارجي, لاعب في الملعب الخارجي
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a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs
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لاعب خارجي, لاعب في عمق الملعب
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(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out
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لاعب القاعدة الأولى, قائد القاعدة الأولى
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a defensive player positioned on the left side of the field or court in field hockey and soccer
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الظهير الأيسر, لاعب الوسط الأيسر
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a versatile defensive player in soccer, often acting as a sweeper, positioned behind the main line of defense
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ليبرو
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a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net
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مهاجم وسط, لاعب وسط
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a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field
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لاعب وسط مركزي, لاعب وسط
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a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks
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لاعب وسط دفاعي مركزي, لاعب خط وسط دفاعي
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(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls
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أخصائي دفاعي, متخصص دفاعي
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a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback
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مانع, حاجز
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a player in ice hockey, whose primary role is to defend their team's goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring
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مدافع, مدافع خط الأزرق
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(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards
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خط الدفاع الخلفي, خط الدفاع في كرة السلة
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