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goalkeeper

nounmasculine/feminine/ˌɡwaɾdɐˈʁedɨʃ/high

guar·da-re·des

Definition

Player in football, hockey, or other sports whose role is to defend the goal, preventing the ball or puck from entering.
The goalkeeper saved the penalty with a brilliant stop.
She is the goalkeeper for the national women's football team.

Etymology

Composto por 'guarda' + 'redes', calcado do inglês 'goalkeeper'.

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