goaltender, n.
(goaltenders)
(goaltenders)
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
<noun.act>
goalie goalkeeper goaltender netkeeper
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hypernym
the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
<noun.person>
goalie goalkeeper goaltender netkeeper netminder
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hypernym