dekking

Definitions of dekking
  1. noun
    (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
    synonyms: verdedigingsmiddel
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    type of:
    brigade, equipe, kernploeg, ploeg, ploegverband, sportploeg, team, teamverband
    a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
  2. verb
    hold within range of an aimed firearm
    synonyms:
    bestrijken, doortrekken
    span an interval of distance, space or time
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    type of:
    beschermen, beschutten, beveiligen, bewaren, preserveren, protegeren, vrijwaren
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
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