Definitions for defending
Overview of verb defend
The verb defend has 7 senses? (first 5 from tagged texts)
1. (19) defend, support, fend for
(argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike")
2. (14) defend
(be on the defensive; act against an attack)
3. (3) defend, guard, hold
(protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks")
4. (2) fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend
(fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!")
5. (1) champion, defend
(protect or fight for as a champion)
6. defend, represent
(be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant")
7. maintain, defend
(state or assert; "He maintained his innocence")
Overview of adj defending
The adj defending has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. defending
(attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring)
