(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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obrona, obrońca
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a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances
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libero, obrońca
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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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czwórka obrońców, linie obrony z czterema
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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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nose tackle, centralny tackle
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a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback
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defensywny koniec, zawodnik defensywny
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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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linebacker, obrońca
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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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środkowy linebacker, centralny linebacker
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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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linijna przyboczna, zewnętrzny linebacker
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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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cornserback, defensywny gracz
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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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nickelback, obrońca nickel
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a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage
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dimeback
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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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defensywny zawodnik, obrońca
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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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obrońca
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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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miotacz, pitcher
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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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infiltrator, gracz pola wewnętrznego
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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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zawodnik zewnętrzny, gracz w polu
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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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gracz zewnętrzny, gracz w polu
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(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out
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pierwszy baseman, gracz pierwszej bazy
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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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lewym pomocnik, lewym obrońca
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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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libero
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a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net
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środkowy, atakujący ze środka
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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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środkowy pomocnik, pomocnik środkowy
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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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centralny pomocnik defensywny, defensywny pomocnik
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(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls
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specjalista defensywny, obrońca specjalista
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a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback
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blokujący, obrońca
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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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obrońca, obrońca niebieskiej linii
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(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards
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tylna linia, obrona
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