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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

  1. noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
  2. noun Someone who holds a leadership title in name only, without real power or authority.

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