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defence
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
in hockey and lacrosse, the players stationed in front of the goalkeeper to help him prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Quotations
1902
. . . Hughie moved up two of his centers nearer to the Front defense.
1966
He [the goalkeeper] needed and received help from his defense, handling only 25 shots. . . .