A player who concentrates on returning shots, hitting many pushes, chops, and blocks, waiting for the opponent to make a mistake Compare attacker
One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator
{i} protector; person who protects a place against attack; one who defends; vindicator; player positioned in the defensive end of the field, defensive player (Sports)