goaltender
nounUK /ˈɡəʊlˌtendə/
US /ˈɡoʊlˌtendər/
A goaltender is the player who tries to stop the ball or puck from going into the goal.
The goaltender caught the puck with her glove.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In ice hockey, the player who guards the net and blocks shots.
The goaltender made thirty saves in the game.
3. In soccer, the player allowed to use their hands inside the penalty area.
The goaltender dove to stop the penalty kick.
4. In lacrosse, the player who defends the goal and wears extra padding.
Their goaltender cleared the ball up the field.
5. A person who protects or defends something.
She acted as the goaltender of the family's savings.