blueliner
noun/ˈbluːlaɪnə(r)/
/ˈbluːlaɪnər/
- (in ice hockey) a player who must prevent the other team from scoring synonym defenceman
- He rarely scores but is an incredibly effective blueliner.
Word Origin1930s: from blue line, with reference to the usual position of defensive players in the area behind this line on their team's side of the rink.
Check pronunciation:
blueliner