HyperDic: goalkeeper

English > 2 senses of the word *goalkeeper*:
NOUN	person	goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder	the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
NOUN	act	goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper	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

goalkeeper > pronunciation
Sounds	gow'lkiy.per
Rhymes	asper ... zipper: 139 rhymes with per...

English > *goalkeeper*: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning	The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.
Synonyms	goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder
Broader	hockey player, ice-hockey player	An athlete who plays hockey
Broader	soccer player	An athlete who plays soccer
Spanish	arquero, golero, guardameta, guardavalla, portero
Catalan	porter

English > *goalkeeper*: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	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	goalie, goaltender, netkeeper
Broader	position	(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
Spanish	guardameta
Catalan	porter

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