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goaltender

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Goaltender (noun) means a player whose job is to stop the other team from scoring by guarding the goal.

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A player whose job is to stop the other team from scoring by guarding the goal.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from goal and tender.

Synonyms

netkeeper goalie netminder goalkeeper

Related words

keeper goalkeeper goalie netminder

Rhymes for goaltender

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What is the meaning of goaltender?

"goaltender" (noun) means a player whose job is to stop the other team from scoring by guarding the goal.

What is another word for goaltender?

Other words for "goaltender" include netkeeper, goalie, netminder, goalkeeper.

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