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goalkeeper
noun goal·keep·er \ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər\
: a player who defends the goal in various games (especially soccer)
Full Definition of GOALKEEPER
: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)
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1658
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goalkeeper
noun goal·keep·er \ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər\
Definition of GOALKEEPER for Kids
: a player who defends a goal
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