SportsAugust 10, 2026

defensed

di-FENST

Definition

To have guarded against or prevented a play, pass, or scoring attempt in a competitive sport.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'defensus', the past participle of 'defendere' (to ward off, protect, or defend). It entered Middle English through Old French before evolving into the modern verb form.

In the news

In the context of NFL contracts and player value, the term refers to how effectively a player impacts the game by preventing opponent progress, which influences their market worth.

Quinnen Williams, Cowboys Reportedly Agree to $105.9M Contract Extension, Updated NFL Salary Cap

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