goalkeeper
/ˈɡoʊlˌkipər/
noun
- The player in soccer, hockey, or similar sports who is positioned in front of the goal and tries to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
- She has been training as a goalkeeper since she was ten years old.
- Our goalkeeper has not allowed a goal in three matches.
- The goalkeeper made an amazing save during the final minute of the game.
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