goal·keep·er  (gōl'kē'pər)  n. A player assigned to protect the goal in various sports. Also called goalie, goaltender, netkeeper. |
| net·keep·er (nět'kē'pər) n. See goalkeeper. |
| netkeeper | |
noun | |
| 1. | the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal [syn: goalkeeper] |
| 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 [syn: goalkeeper] |