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Meaning of "goalkeeping" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GOALKEEPING

goalkeeping  [ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GOALKEEPING

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Goalkeeping is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GOALKEEPING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

goalkeeping

Goalkeeper

In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal. Such positions exist in hurling, soccer, Gaelic football, international rules football, handball, field hockey, ice hockey, netball, water polo, bandy, lacrosse, floorball, and other sports.

Definition of goalkeeping in the English dictionary

The definition of goalkeeping in the dictionary is the preventing of the ball, puck, etc, from entering or crossing the goal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GOALKEEPING


beekeeping
ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ
creeping
ˈkriːpɪŋ
gamekeeping
ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpɪŋ
gatekeeping
ˈɡeɪtˌkiːpɪŋ
heaping
ˈhiːpɪŋ
housekeeping
ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ
keeping
ˈkiːpɪŋ
mine-sweeping
ˈmaɪnˌswiːpɪŋ
minesweeping
ˈmaɪnˌswiːpɪŋ
peacekeeping
ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ
reaping
ˈriːpɪŋ
record-keeping
ˈrɛkɔːdˌkiːpɪŋ
safekeeping
ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ
shopkeeping
ˈʃɒpˌkiːpɪŋ
sleeping
ˈsliːpɪŋ
storekeeping
ˈstɔːˌkiːpɪŋ
sweeping
ˈswiːpɪŋ
timekeeping
ˈtaɪmˌkiːpɪŋ
unsleeping
ʌnˈsliːpɪŋ
weeping
ˈwiːpɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GOALKEEPING

goal
goal area
goal average
goal crease
goal difference
goal kick
goal line
goal scorer
goalball
goalie
goalkeeper
goalkicker
goalkicking
goalless
goalmouth
goalpost
goaltender
goaltending
goalward
goalwards

WORDS THAT END LIKE GOALKEEPING

book-keeping
camping
double-entry book-keeping
dropping
helping
hopping
landscaping
mapping
overlapping
ping
propping
shipping
shopping
single entry book-keeping
stepping
stopping
stripping
typing
wrapping
yelping

Synonyms and antonyms of goalkeeping in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «goalkeeping» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GOALKEEPING

Find out the translation of goalkeeping to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of goalkeeping from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «goalkeeping» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

守门员
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de porteros
570 millions of speakers

English

goalkeeping
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गोलकीपिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حراسة المرمى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вратарей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de goleiros
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোলরক্ষক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gardiens
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penjaga gol
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Torwart
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゴールの守備
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

골키퍼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Goalkeeping
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủ môn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோல்கீப்பிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोलरक्षक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kaleci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

portieri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bramkarzy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

воротарів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

portar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τερματοφυλάκων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Goal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

målvakts
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

målvakts
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of goalkeeping

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GOALKEEPING»

The term «goalkeeping» is regularly used and occupies the 69.102 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GOALKEEPING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about goalkeeping

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOALKEEPING»

Discover the use of goalkeeping in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to goalkeeping and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Goalkeeping: The Specialist
This practical and highly accessible guide to the specialist role of the goalkeeper covers every aspect of the modern keeper’s game, from handling practices and techniques through to mental and physical fitness.
David Coles, 2003
2
Soccer Goalkeeping: The Last Line of Defense, the First Line ...
From the basic starting position to the psychological aspects of goalkeeping, this all-encompassing book can help coaches and players alike. It's not just about stopping the ball, it's about leading the team in the attack, too.
Lincoln Phillips, 1996
3
Goalkeeping Drills
Goalkeeping. Conditioning. Special. conditioning. A key characteristic of goalkeeper conditioning is that it is mainly carried out individually. It can thus be regarded as special conditioning. In contrast to outfield players, goalkeepers carry out ...
Gerd Thissen, Klaus Rollgen, 2000
4
Goalkeeping for Soccer
Goalkeeping is a specialist position; it therefore requires specialist coaching and as much practice as is physically possible. The purpose of this book is to outline the basic techniques and suggest ways to set practices and deliver those ...
Simon Smith, 2007
5
The Soccer Goalkeeping Handbook 3rd Edition
Whether experienced or aspiring, this is essential reading for all goalkeepers and coaches.
Alex Welsh, 2014
6
50 Complete Goalkeeping Training Sessions
Provides coaches and goalkeepers with 50 complete goalkeeper training sessions from warm-up to cool down.
Tamara Browder Hageage, 2007
7
Scientific Approaches to Goalkeeping in Football: A ...
Then search no further and dive into this dedicated goalkeeping resource. Written by goalkeeping guru Andy Elleray this book offers a fresh and innovative approach to goalkeeping in football.
Andy Elleray, 2013
8
Soccer Strategies: Attacking, Defending, Goalkeeping
Provides information on soccer training along with both beginning and advanced drills.
Paul Fairclough, 2009
9
Simple Goalkeeping Made Spectacular: A Riotous Footballing ...
In a humorous, warm and nostalgic memoir about the most solitary spot on the football pitch, Graham Joyce looks back on schoolboy triumphs and adult ignominy.
Graham Joyce, 2009
10
Mastering the Net: Field Hockey Goalkeeping Basics
Describes basic skills and concepts along with drills and situations for a field hockey goalkeeper. Includes information about equipment, basic proper technique, and drills to enhance the skills that are described in the text.
Erica Johnson-Crell, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOALKEEPING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term goalkeeping is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Knights face goalkeeping problem along with home issues
Drinkeld said the club's goalkeeping problems would be assessed through the week, along with the team's inability to score enough goals at ... «The Queensland Times, Jul 15»
2
Given well aware of Stoke goalkeeping custom
Given told the Stoke Sentinel: "Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks are two of the greats of goalkeeping terms and it is a statement for Begovic to ... «Tribal Football, Jul 15»
3
Newcastle United goalkeeping coach job appeals, but not right now
I've had quite a few people asking me about the goalkeeping coach job at Newcastle again because there is uncertainty at my old club with ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
4
Transfer Replay: Chelsea suffer fresh £8million goalkeeping blow …
Transfer Replay: Chelsea suffer fresh £8million goalkeeping blow and Arsenal target signs new Lyon deal. 04:30 09 July 2015. Brad Pinard. Asmir Begovic and ... «London24, Jul 15»
5
Goalkeeping coach Wood leaves Palace
Goalkeeping coach Wood leaves Palace. Wednesday, 08 July 2015. By Toby Porter. CRYSTAL Palace goalkeeping coach George Wood has left the club by ... «South London Press, Jul 15»
6
Lazio consider Inter youngster as goalkeeping back-up
The Italy Under-21 international spent 2014/15 on loan at Chievo but only made one appearance after late October, something which didn't ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
7
Manchester United: Goalkeeping Shuffle
Reports have emerged in Spain that Iker Casillas might be on the move to FC Porto from Real Madrid; which means it's curtains for one of the ... «isportsweb.com, Jul 15»
8
Goalkeeping shake-up at Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that long-serving Goalkeeping Coach and Video Analyst John Crawley has parted ways with the ... «Hyundai A-League, Jul 15»
9
Clements handed Terriers role
"He'll work closely with the club's head of goalkeeping Nick Colgan and assistant academy goalkeeping coach Tom Weal to develop individual ... «Eurosport.com AU, Jul 15»
10
Ken O'Halloran – Goalkeeping sentences, avoiding Twitter and …
KEN O'HALLORAN IS number one for Cork tomorrow, standing between the posts as they try to deny Kerry in the Munster final. He's had to be ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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