Goaltender
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Goaltender is a noun meaning (sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Meaning
(sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Word Forms
- goaltenders
Synonyms for goaltender
Depending on context, synonyms include goalie, goalkeeper, keeper, netminder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goalkeeper, goalie, goalminder, defender, goalkeep, goaltending.
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