Word of the Day:
goalkeeper
What It Means
A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Goalkeeper in Context
“Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team.”
Did You Know?
From goal + keeper.
Source and license
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