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Definition of goaltending

goaltending

/ˈɡoʊlˌtɛndɪŋ/
goal · tend · ing
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goaltending Lexical Profile

goaltending Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American In basketball, the illegal interference by a player with a shot that is on its downward flight toward the basket or touching the rim.

Example

"The referee awarded two points to the visiting team after calling goaltending on the center."

2

North American In sports such as ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, the act or skill of playing as a goaltender to defend the goal.

Example

"Strong goaltending kept the championship game scoreless through three periods of play."

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• Nearby Words

goalscorer
goalscoring
goaltender
goaltending
goalward
goanna
goat

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goaltending. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goaltending
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