goalkeeper

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

   Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes.

2. 2
   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

3. 3
   noun

   the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

Etymology

From goal + keeper.