crossbar

[ kraws-bahr, kros- ]

noun

1. a horizontal bar, line, or stripe.
2. the horizontal bar forming part of the goal posts, as in football and soccer.
3. a horizontal bar used for gymnastics.
4. a horizontal bar that rests on uprights and that an athlete must clear in performing the pole vault or high jump.
5. a horizontal line in some letters of the alphabet, as in capital H.
6. the horizontal top bar on the frame of a man's bicycle.

crossbar

/ ˈkrɒsˌbɑː /

noun

1. a horizontal bar, line, stripe, etc
2. a horizontal beam across a pair of goalposts
3. a horizontal bar mounted on vertical posts used in athletics or show-jumping
4. the horizontal bar on a man's bicycle that joins the handlebar and saddle supports

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossbar¹

First recorded in 1550–60; cross- + bar ¹

Example Sentences

But the Trojans moved just three yards on their opening possession, had a tipped ball intercepted on their second, then watched a 52-yard field-goal attempt hit the crossbar on the third possession.

From Los Angeles Times

United dominated possession and had the better chances in the first half, with Alejandro Garnacho striking the crossbar and Diogo Dalot missing an open goal.

From BBC

Leroux then sent a right-footed side volley just over Utah keeper Mandy Haught and just under the crossbar for her seventh goal of the season, matching Claire Emslie for the team lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Just 38 minutes into his Villa career he crashed a volley off the crossbar against Manchester City.

From BBC

Brentford get a touch of fortune as John Stones fails to clear from under the crossbar and Yoane Wissa heads in.

From BBC

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