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Goalkeeper
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Athletes, Football (soccer), Ice hockey, Lacrosse, People & Sports:
A
designated
player
that
attempts
to
prevent
the
opposing
team from
scoring
by
protecting
a goal.
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Wiktionary
Origin
goalkeeper
English
goal
English
gol
Middle English (1100-1500)
keeper
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
keep
English
kepen
Middle English (1100-1500)
cepan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Synonyms
Goalie
Goalminder
Goaltender
Keeper
Netkeeper
Netminder
Stopper
Goal Keeper
Related
Striker
Defender
Midfielder
Player
Goalscorer
Keeper
Winger
Referee
Footballer
Quarterback
Athlete
Batsman
Captain
Game
Coach
Performer
Ball
Opponent
Bowler
Golfer
Team
Fighter
Teammate
Basketball
Pitcher
Squad
Swimmer
Shuttlecock
Shot
Players
Sprinter
League
Umpire
Dancer
Gk
Winner
Runner
Hero
Sport
Midfield
Person
Teacher
Hoop
Boxer
Actor
Cricketer
Centre Back
Defensive Midfielder
Soccer Player
Center Back
Holding Midfielder
Penalty Area
Tennis Ball
Head Coach
Penalty Kick
Basketball Player
Full Back
Wide Receiver
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