This is the 4855th most frequent German word.
abwehrmann
Defensive player.
Here, 'Abwehrmann' refers to a player in a sports team responsible for defensive actions.
Der Abwehrmann blockierte den Angriff des Gegners erfolgreich.
The defenseman successfully blocked the opponent's attack.
In this context, 'Abwehrmann' is used metaphorically to describe a protective or defensive figure in a narrative.
In der Geschichte war der Abwehrmann ein Schlüsselcharakter.
In the story, the defender was a key character.
Here, 'Abwehrmann' emphasizes a professional or functional role in responding to challenges, such as safety personnel.