defending zone

noun

The zone between the blue line and the end board in a team's own end of the rink. The same area is the attacking zone for the opposing team.

Meanings

noundefending zone (plural defending zones)

plural defending zones

  1. hobbiesThe zone between the blue line and the end board in a team's own end of the rink. The same area is the attacking zone for the opposing team.

Synonyms & antonyms

Translations

Czech obranná třetina
  • obranná třetinazone
Finnish puolustusalue
  • puolustusaluezone
Cite this entry
APA

defending zone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defending%20zone

MLA

“defending zone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defending%20zone. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defending zone,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defending%20zone.

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