But they may also be used in a 5-3-2 formation and therefore have a more defensive role.

The mines are not used in a defensive role (for specific position or area).

It would be interesting, if not fun, to play the defensive role sometimes.

He was used primarily in a defensive role and on the penalty kill.

He played mainly at right back though could also adapt to a central defensive role.

All eleven players on the pitch have a defensive role.

We were in a defensive role and reacted to their attack.

Walls or banks to the south probably played no defensive role.

Without clear political direction, the army plays a largely defensive role in the war.

And if forced into a defensive role, he was capable.