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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal;
[syn: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder]

2. 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;
[syn: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

goalkeeper n 1: the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal [syn: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder] 2: 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 [syn: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper]