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noun
a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: position
noun
the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper, netminder
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hockey player, ice-hockey player, soccer player
History
From goal + tender.
