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goaltender

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
G
Ends with
R
Contains
OA
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. 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

  1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

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