"goal third" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: goal thirds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} goal third (plural goal thirds)
  1. (netball) One of two thirds of a netball court nearest the goal ring. Categories (topical): Netball Related terms: centre third
    Sense id: en-goal_third-en-noun-Utenel-8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, netball, sports

Inflected forms

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