Goalkeeper and Goaltender

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Goalkeeper noun - The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.

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Goaltender is a synonym for goalkeeper. In some cases you can use "Goaltender" instead a noun "Goalkeeper".

Nearby Word: goalie

Goaltender noun - The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.

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Goalkeeper is a synonym for goaltender. You can use "Goalkeeper" instead a noun "Goaltender".

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