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