Goalmouth
[gohl-mouth] /ˈgoʊlˌmaʊθ/
noun, plural goalmouths
[gohl-mouth z, mouths] /ˈgoʊlˌmaʊðz, ˌmaʊθs/ (Show IPA)
1.
the area between the goalposts directly in front of the in certain games, as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.
/ˈɡəʊlˌmaʊθ/
noun
1.
(sport) the area in front of the goal
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