Defending and Lining

Defending

Defending adjective - Attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring.

Lining and defending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lining" instead a noun "Defending".

Lining

Lining noun - A protective covering that protects an inside surface.
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Synonyms for Lining

Defending and lining are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defending" instead a noun "Lining".

Nearby Words: lined, liner

Both words in one sentence

  • With a history of such powerful champions lining up for the privilege of defending her, and with no physical powers of her own, Dawn is quite content to let the fighters do the fighting.
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