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
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goalkeeper::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | goalie, goaltender, netkeeper |
| Type of | position |
goalkeeper::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder |
| Type of | hockey player, ice-hockey player, soccer player |
Examples of goalkeeper
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The ball ricocheted off the Bulldog post and out of the reach of the goalkeeper.
From the stltoday.com
Arsene Wenger's long-term search for a top-class goalkeeper is undoubtedly over.
From the dailymail.co.uk
Even Dempsey turned away, knowing England's goalkeeper would make the easy save.
From the stltoday.com
All the great teams have a good goalkeeper, centre-half, midfielder and striker.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Tottenham have agreed to sign American goalkeeper Brad Friedel from Aston Villa.
From the independent.co.uk
Last month, Trinity Prep goalkeeper Chelsie Holler had a dream she was on stage.
From the orlandosentinel.com
At least it didn't get the same treatment as a certain goalkeeper of yesteryear.
From the expressandstar.com
An 81st-minute Lampard free kick was well struck but straight at the goalkeeper.
From the theepochtimes.com
Cutting in from the right, she rounded the goalkeeper and slotted the ball home.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
- The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- 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
- In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ...
- Goalkeeper is a Dutch close-in weapon system (CIWS), which defends ships against incoming missiles and ballistic shells. ...
- In field lacrosse the goaltender, also referred to as goalkeeper, goalie, or keeper, is the last line of defense between the opposing offense and his team's goal. The primary role of the goaltender is to defend opposing team's shots on goal. ...
- The goalkeeper (in spanish is named Portero, in italian Portiere and in portuguese is Goleiro) is the most specialised position in football. A goalkeeper's job is mainly defensive: to guard the team's goal from being breached (to not let the other team score). ...
- (Goalkeepers) Les Pogliacomi, Lee Jones, Lewis Edge.
- The player on each team designated as the one entitled to handle the ball inside its own penalty area and required to wear a distinct jersey, different from the rest of the team.
- The player positioned directly in front of the goal who tries to prevent shots from getting into the net behind him; the only player allowed to use his hands and arms, though only within the penalty area.
