Goalie (Noun)
Meaning 1
The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The goalie made an incredible save in the final seconds of the game to secure the win for her team.
- He's been the starting goalie for the hockey team since his freshman year of college.
- The goalie's glove hand was lightning quick as he snatched the puck out of the air.
- After a string of losses, the coach decided to switch up the goalie rotation to see if it would spark a turnaround.
- The goalie's aggressive style of play often left her out of position, but she was always able to recover in time.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.