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

Smith then did slot a penalty to put England ahead on 51 minutes, before Pollard bounced one off the crossbar to reclaim it on 58 minutes.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC

“A french pole vaulter knocked the crossbar off with his pole...whoops,” one X user quipped.

From Los Angeles Times

Christian Kouame rattled the crossbar in the 35th minute with a powerful snap shot which bounced down and away with goalkeeper Simon Mignolet stranded.

From BBC

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