goaltender

A noun referring to the player in sports such as soccer, hockey, or lacrosse who is positioned in front of the goal and tries to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее игрока в таких видах спорта, как футбол, хоккей или лакросс, который находится перед воротами и пытается помешать команде соперника забить гол.esSustantivo que designa al jugador en deportes como fútbol, hockey o lacrosse que se sitúa frente a la portería e intenta impedir que el equipo contrario marque un gol.frNom désignant le joueur qui, dans des sports comme le football, le hockey ou la crosse, se tient devant le but et tente d'empêcher l'équipe adverse de marquer.deSubstantiv, das einen Spieler in Sportarten wie Fußball, Hockey oder Lacrosse bezeichnet, der vor dem Tor steht und versucht, den Gegner am Torewerfen zu hindern.ptSubstantivo que designa o jogador de esportes como futebol, hóquei ou lacrosse que fica na frente do gol e tenta impedir que o time adversário marque. Em português, também se usa para qualquer atleta encarregado de defender a meta.zh名词，指足球、冰球或长曲棍球等运动中站在球门前、试图阻止对方进球的球员。arاسم يشير إلى لاعب في رياضات مثل كرة القدم أو الهوكي أو اللاكروس يقف أمام المرمى ويحاول منع الفريق المنافس من تسجيل الأهداف.

1. Sports position A2 formal sport

   The player in sports like soccer, hockey, or lacrosse whose primary role is to guard the goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   • The goaltender made an incredible save during the final minute.
   • Our team's goaltender is known for quick reflexes.
   • The goaltender blocked three shots in a row.

   ruВратарьesPorterofrGardien de butdeTorwartptGoleirozh守门员arحارس المرمى

   Synonyms: goaliegoalkeeperkeepernetminder

   Antonyms: forwardscorerstriker

2. Defensive role B1 formal sport

   The specific defensive position on a team, typically in ice hockey, soccer, or lacrosse, where the player stands in front of the goal and attempts to stop the ball or puck from entering the net.

   • He has played as a goaltender for over ten years.
   • The goaltender's equipment includes a mask, pads, and a glove.
   • A good goaltender must anticipate the opponent's moves.

   ruВратарьesGuardametafrGardien de butdeTorwartptGoleirozh守门员arحارس المرمى

   Synonyms: goaliegoalkeeperkeepernetkeepernetminder

• goaltenders plural form
• goaltenders' possessive plural form
• goaltender's possessive singular form