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GOALTENDER
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
goaltender (plural goaltenders)
(sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
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.
Synonyms
• goalie
• goalkeeper
• keeper
• netkeeper
• netminder
Source: Wiktionary
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