noun
- The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.
- synonyms: goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper, netminder
- 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.
- synonyms: goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper
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