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goalkeeper

/'ɡoʊl,kipər/

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noun
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
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Similar:

goalie goaltender netkeeper

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position
noun
the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
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goalie goaltender netkeeper netminder

type of:
hockey player ice-hockey player soccer player

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