goallkeeper

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A player in sports: "goalkeeper" refers to the player positioned to defend the goal in various sports, such as soccer, hockey, or handball. The goalkeeper's primary role is to prevent the ball or puck from entering the goal.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The goalkeeper made a spectacular save to keep the score level. (The player guarding the goal prevented a goal.)
  • In soccer, the goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use their hands within the penalty area. (The designated goal defender has special rules.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a goalkeeper": to serve as the player responsible for defending the goal.

  • She has been the team's goalkeeper for three seasons. (She has played the role of goal defender.)

• "goalkeeper's gloves": specialized gloves worn by a goalkeeper to improve grip and protection.

  • He bought new goalkeeper's gloves for the match. (Gloves designed for the goal defender.)

Variants and Related Words

• Goalkeeping (n): the act or skill of playing as a goalkeeper.

  • Goalkeeping requires quick reflexes and good positioning. (The activity of defending the goal.)

• Goalkeeper (n): the standard spelling; "goallkeeper" is a rare or misspelled variant.

Synonyms

• Goalie: an informal term for a goalkeeper.

  • The goalie blocked the shot. (The goalkeeper made a save.)

• Netminder: a term used in hockey and soccer for a goalkeeper.

  • The netminder was awarded the game's MVP. (The goalkeeper received the most valuable player award.)

Phrasal Verbs

• No common phrasal verbs directly associated with "goalkeeper".

Related Idioms

• "to be the goalkeeper": to be in a position of last defense or responsibility.
  • In this project, you are the goalkeeper for the deadline. (You are responsible for preventing failure.)