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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