0 someone who protects a place against attack, or who believes in and supports a person, idea, plan, etc.:
1 someone in a sports team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points, goals, etc.:
2 a person who supports someone or something, esp. when attacked or criticized:
She is a defender of women’s rights.
3 someone on a team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points:
He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights.
The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground.
He produced a brilliant feint, passed two defenders, and smashed the ball into the net.
Furthermore, the stereotypically 'masculine ' values (physical strength, defenders, cold-blooded), were mostly emphasised by female soldiers, not male.
The riots in the centre of the village meanwhile continued, causing injuries to both attackers and defenders and much damage to private property.
Perhaps defenders of the design argument can account for this motive.
