goaltender 
1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal • Syn: goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper, netminder • Hypernyms: soccer player, hockey player, ice-hockey player 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, netkeeper • Hypernyms: position
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