noun
Meaning 1
A goalkeeper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
netkeeper
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noun
Meaning 2
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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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: position
noun
Meaning 3
the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netminder
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hockey player, ice-hockey player, soccer player
History
Etymology
From net + keeper.