five-hole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The space between a goaltender's legs.

Word forms

five-hole five-holes five hole 5 hole 5-hole

Etymology

From traditional ice hockey instruction on shooting and scoring at the hockey net goal and goalie, where the fifth target is the central space underneath the goaltender.

Derived words

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