Definition of defending in English:
defending
adjective dɪˈfɛndɪŋdəˈfɛndɪŋ
1Resisting an attack made on someone or something; protecting from harm or danger.
the defending forces were met by a wall of enemy gunfire
- 1.1 Competing to retain a title in a contest.
2Conducting the case for the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.
the defending lawyer pleaded for acquittal
3(in sport) protecting one's goal or wicket rather than attempting to score against one's opponents.
a free kick awarded to the defending team in their own penalty area
Definition of defending in US English:
defending
adjectivedəˈfendiNGdəˈfɛndɪŋ
1Resisting an attack made on someone or something; protecting from harm or danger.
the defending forces were met by a wall of enemy gunfire
- 1.1 Competing to retain a title in a contest.
2Conducting the case for the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.
the defending lawyer pleaded for acquittal
3(in sports) protecting one's goal rather than attempting to score against one's opponents.
a free kick awarded to the defending team in their own penalty area