goaltender
goaltender · goaltenders
A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by…A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Meaning
1 sensesA designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
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
Origin
From goal + tender.From goal + tender.
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Forms
plural: goaltenders| Singular | goaltender |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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:goalkeepergoalienetkeeper
- the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal:goalkeepergoalienetkeepernetminder