HyperDic: goaltender

English > 2 senses of the word goaltender:
NOUNperson goaltender, goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper, netminderthe soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
actgoaltender, goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeperthe 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
English > goaltender: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.
Synonymsgoalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper, netminder
Broaderhockey player, ice-hockey playerAn athlete who plays hockey
soccer playerAn athlete who plays soccer
Spanisharquero, golero, guardameta, guardavalla, portero
Catalanporter
English > goaltender: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe 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.
Synonymsgoalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper
Broaderposition(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
Spanishguardameta
Catalanporter

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