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  • noun sports, colloquial goalkeeper or goaltender.

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  • noun 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
  • noun the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

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goal + -ie

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