Source : WordNet®

goalkeeper
     n 1: the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
          [syn: {goalie}, {goaltender}, {netkeeper}, {netminder}]
     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: {goalie}, {goaltender},
         {netkeeper}]