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GOALKEEPER
goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper
(noun) the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder
(noun) the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
goalkeeper (plural goalkeepers)
(sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Synonyms: goalie, goalminder, goaltender, keeper, netkeeper, netminder
Usage notes
• In ice hockey and lacrosse goaltender is the correct term and in most other sports goalkeeper is the correct term. However, the terms are often used interchangeably.
Anagrams
• gaolkeeper
Source: Wiktionary
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INTERTRIGO
(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
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