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

the terminal point in a race.

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

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.

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

the score made by this act.

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ambition , design , destination , duty , end , ground zero , intent , intention , limit , mark , mission , object , objective , target , use , zero * , aim , meaning , point , purpose , view , why , bourn , bourne , consummation , ideal , telic , terminus , terminus ad quem , thule , zion