crossbar

noun

cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär How to pronounce crossbar (audio)
Synonyms of crossbarnext
: a transverse bar or stripe

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Joaquin Fernandez nearly tied it up with a header off the crossbar on the last play of the first half. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2025 Dylan Petrie-Norris hit the crossbar before Garner put the game away with a hard shot to his right that Brennen got a big piece of – but not big enough. — Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025 The Kings trailed 2-1 after two periods, but Moore tied it 42 seconds into the third with a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle that went off the crossbar for the first of four straight L.A. goals in the final 20 minutes. — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025 This was made clear by two other moments: in the 58th minute, when Vinicius Jr hit the crossbar in a great move, Mbappe rushed over to cheer him on; and in the 75th minute, when Vinicius Jr shot too high and Mbappe was in a good position to receive his pass. — Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crossbar was in 1562

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crossbar

noun
cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär How to pronounce crossbar (audio)
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something

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