Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Defending.
Defending - as an adjective satellite
Attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Defending - as a verb
To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
To make legal defence of; to represent (the accused).
To focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring.
To attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition.
To call a raise from the big blind.
To ward off, repel (an attack or attacker).
To prevent, to keep (from doing something).
To prohibit, forbid.
Example Sentences
"The defending champion team won the match easily."
"The defending army deployed extra troops to protect the border."
"The defending lawyer presented strong evidence in court."
"The defending player made a great save to prevent a goal."
"The defending team's strategy was to stay on the defensive."
Word Game Points
Is DEFENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEFENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DEFENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defending is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
