goalkeeper

Noun

goal=keep=er

WORDNET DICTIONARY

goalkeeper(n = noun.person) goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder - the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal; Array

is a kind of hockey player, ice-hockey player, soccer player

goalkeeper(n = noun.act) goalie, goaltender, netkeeper - 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; Array

is a kind of position

goalkeeper, n. a player stationed to protect the goal in various sports.

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