| netkeeper 
 
 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
 • Syn:
 goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netminder
 • Hypernyms:
 soccer player, hockey player, ice-hockey player
 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
 • Syn:
 goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender
 • Hypernyms:
 position
 
 
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