noun
- A defenseman in ice hockey, especially one who plays along the blue line.
Usage: informal; sports
Examples
- The team's best blueliner made a crucial interception in the third period.
- He developed into a reliable blueliner during his college hockey career.
- The blueliner passed the puck up to the forwards.
- Several blueliners were injured, forcing the coach to adjust the defense.
- She was recruited as a promising blueliner for the national team.