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goalmouth

[gohl-mouth]
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noun, plural goal·mouths [gohl-mouth z, mouths] /ˈgoʊlˌmaʊðz, ˌmaʊθs/.
  1. the area between the goalposts directly in front of the goal in certain games, as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.
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Origin of goalmouth

First recorded in 1880–85; goal + mouth
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British Dictionary definitions for goalmouth

goalmouth

noun
  1. sport the area in front of the goal
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