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goal
[gohl]
–noun
| 1. | the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. |
| 2. | the terminal point in a race. |
| 3. | a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated. |
| 4. | an area, basket, cage, or other object or structure toward or into which players of various games attempt to throw, carry, kick, hit, or drive a ball, puck, etc., to score a point or points. |
| 5. | the act of throwing, carrying, kicking, driving, etc., a ball or puck into such an area or object. |
| 6. | the score made by this act. |
Origin:
1275–1325; ME gol boundary, limit; cf. OE gǣlan to hinder, impede
1275–1325; ME gol boundary, limit; cf. OE gǣlan to hinder, impede

Related forms:
goalless, adjective
Synonyms:
1. target; purpose, object, objective, intent, intention. 2. finish.
1. target; purpose, object, objective, intent, intention. 2. finish.
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goal (gōl) n.
[Middle English gol, boundary, possibly from Old English *gāl, barrier.] |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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