goal

Definitions of goal
  1. noun
    game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
    synonyms: doel, hok, kooi
  2. noun
    a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
    synonyms: doelpunt, puntenaantal, puntental, puntentotaal, score, stand
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    par
    (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
    type of:
    getal
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
  3. noun
    the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
    synonyms: doelpunt, punt
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    matchpoint
    (tennis) the final point needed to win a match (especially in tennis)
    type of:
    eenheid, grondeenheid, module, rekeneenheid, rekeningseenheid
    any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
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