Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
score-a-goal
verb phrase
/skɔːr ə ɡoʊl/
Definition
To successfully hit or send the ball into the opposing team’s net, resulting in a point in a game, particularly in sports like soccer or hockey.
Examples
- He managed to score a goal in the last minute of the match.
- The team celebrated every time they scored a goal.
- Practicing penalty kicks is essential for a player looking to score a goal during a match.
Meaning
The action of achieving a point by getting the ball or puck into the goal.
Synonyms
- net
- hit
- score
- strike
- put it in the net
