English noun: goalkeeper | |||
1. | goalkeeper (person) the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal | ||
Synonyms | goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hockey player, ice-hockey player, soccer player | ||
2. | goalkeeper (act) 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 (hypernym) | position | ||