What does goalkeeper mean?
Goalkeeper means (sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal..
Goalkeeper
/ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/ · noun
Meaning
(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal..
Example Sentences
Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes.
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team.
Fahd Saleh was a professional goalkeeper at one of Syria's top football clubs before fleeing the civil war.
Synonyms for goalkeeper
Antonyms for goalkeeper
Related Words
Word Forms
- goalkeepers
- goal-keeper
- goal keeper
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for goalkeeper?
Common synonyms include goalie, goalminder, goaltender, keeper.
What is the opposite of goalkeeper?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use goalkeeper in a sentence?
Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes.
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