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goalkeeper

Pronunciation:  'gowl`keepur

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  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
  2. [n]  the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
 
 Synonyms: goalie, goalie, goaltender, goaltender, netkeeper, netkeeper
 
 See Also: hockey player, ice-hockey player, position, soccer player

 

 

 

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