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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024goal /goʊl/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- the result or achievement toward which effort is directed;
aim;
end:His goal was to become a famous statesman. - Sportan area or point toward or into which players of various games attempt to propel a ball or puck to score points.
- Sportthe act of propelling a ball or puck toward or into such an area or object.
- Sportthe score made by achieving this.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024goal (gōl),USA pronunciation n. - the result or achievement toward which effort is directed;
aim;
end. - Sportthe terminal point in a race.
- Sporta pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated.
- Sportan area, basket, cage, or other object or structure toward or into which players of various games attempt to throw, carry, kick, hit, or drive a ball, puck, etc., to score a point or points.
- Sportthe act of throwing, carrying, kicking, driving, etc., a ball or puck into such an area or object.
- Sportthe score made by this act.
- 1275–1325; Middle English gol boundary, limit; compare Old English gǣlan to hinder, impede
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged target; purpose, object, objective, intent, intention.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged finish.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: goal /ɡəʊl/ n - the aim or object towards which an endeavour is directed
- the terminal point of a journey or race
- (in various sports) the net, basket, etc into or over which players try to propel the ball, puck, etc, to score
- a successful attempt at scoring
- the score so made
- (in soccer, hockey, etc) the position of goalkeeper
Etymology: 16th Century: perhaps related to Middle English gol boundary, Old English gǣlan to hinder, impedeˈgoalless adj |