goal

—goalless, adj.

/gohl/, n.

1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.

2. the terminal point in a race.

3. a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated.

4. an 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.

5. the act of throwing, carrying, kicking, driving, etc., a ball or puck into such an area or object.

6. the score made by this act.

[1275-1325; ME gol boundary, limit; cf. OE gaelan to hinder, impede]

Syn. 1. target; purpose, object, objective, intent, intention. 2. finish.

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