blueliner

noun

blue·​lin·​er ˈblü-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce blueliner (audio)
: a defenseman in ice hockey

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Kostin then stepped and fought the 6-3, 204-pound Seattle blueliner, giving him his second Gordie Howe hat trick in the NHL. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024 Brown was a late cut from the Oilers during training camp and has been a terrific addition to the Bakersfield blueliners. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 This is a surprising outcome after the Oilers traded pricy veteran blueliner Cody Ceci to San Jose on Sunday, seeming to create a roster spot and cap space to keep Broberg. Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 During the past four seasons, only three other blueliners have played more minutes. Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Winnipeg had strong depth up front and a great goaltender, but if the two teams’ defense corps were put together for a quick draft, five of the Stars blueliners might go in the top six picks. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024 Addison, a pending RFA, showed flashes this season and his 11 assists were third-most among all blueliners. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024 Other blueliners on the Sharks roster right now are Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Jan Rutta, Kyle Burroughs, Calen Addison, Thrun, who has a shoulder issue, and Okhotiuk. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024 The Ohio State defender was the first Black player to ever win the honor, and was the best offensive blueliner in the NCAA last year — helping the Buckeyes to the national championship game while scoring 24 goals and 24 assists. Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023

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First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blueliner was in 1974

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“Blueliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueliner. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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