The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word GOALTENDING
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The straight part
We know that "defending job" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case defending job = goaltending.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GOALTENDING mean?
GOALTENDING verb- To engage in goaltending, interference with the ball on its downward path to the basket
- To act as a goaltender, to tend goal, to mind the nets.
- A violation which occurs when a player interferes with the movement of the ball toward the basket.
- The activity of a goaltender.