goaltender
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]goaltender (plural goaltenders)
- (sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Usage notes
[edit]In ice hockey and lacrosse goaltender is the correct term and in most other sports goalkeeper is the correct term. However, the terms are often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
[edit]Translations
[edit]player that protects a goal — see goalkeeper