målvakt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- figurehead noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
- goalkeeper noun The player positioned to stop the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.
Senses
målvakt is used for these senses in English:
- figurehead (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
- goalkeeper (sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
- net minder (ice hockey) goalkeeper, player whose role it is to defend the goal
figurehead — full definition
- noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
- noun Someone who holds a leadership title in name only, without real power or authority.