Word: goaltender
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: goal
tend
er
Definition: a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Morphemes:
Affix: goal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gol
Language: enm
Decoded: gol
Meaning: boundary, limit
Affix: tender
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Careful to keep inviolate, or not to injure; used with of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tener
Language: la
Decoded: tener
Meaning: soft, delicate