"goaltender" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: goaltenders [plural]
Etymology: From goal + tender. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|goal|tender}} goal + tender Head templates: {{en-noun}} goaltender (plural goaltenders)
  1. (sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. Categories (topical): Athletes, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, People, Sports Synonyms: goalie, goalkeeper, keeper, netkeeper, netminder
    Sense id: en-goaltender-en-noun-NfcBSCqZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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        "(sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal."
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      "word": "goalie"
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      "word": "goalkeeper"
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