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
goaltender (plural goaltenders)
(sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
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.
• goalie
• goalkeeper
• keeper
• netkeeper
• netminder
Source: Wiktionary
6 November 2024
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
