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Definition of netminding

netminding

/ˈnɛtˌmaɪndɪŋ/
net · mind · ing
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netminding Lexical Profile

netminding Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American The action or role of guarding a goal net in sports, particularly in ice hockey, soccer, or lacrosse.

Example

"The team's unexpected playoff run was largely driven by spectacular netminding."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of the noun 'net' and the gerund 'minding' (from the verb 'mind', meaning to watch or guard), originally popularized in North American ice hockey terminology.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Netminding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/netminding
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