Noun
- 1. goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder, soccer player, hockey player, ice-hockey player
- usage: the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- 2. goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, position
- usage: 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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