crossbar

[ kraws-bahr, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔsˌbɑr, ˈkrɒs- /

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noun

a horizontal bar, line, or stripe.

the horizontal bar forming part of the goal posts, as in football and soccer.

a horizontal bar used for gymnastics.

a horizontal bar that rests on uprights and that an athlete must clear in performing the pole vault or high jump.

a horizontal line in some letters of the alphabet, as in capital H.

the horizontal top bar on the frame of a man's bicycle.

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Origin of crossbar

First recorded in 1550–60; cross- + bar¹

Words nearby crossbar

cross-addicted, crossandra, cross as a bear, cross assembler, crossband, crossbar, crossbeam, cross-bearer, cross-bedded, cross bedding, cross-bench

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How to use crossbar in a sentence

In stoppage time, Fabian Herbers’s header skimmed the top of the crossbar.
D.C. United starts fast, ends its skid with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire|Steven Goff|May 14, 2021|Washington Post
Havertz almost got it less than two minutes into the half, heading off the crossbar.
Christian Pulisic helps Chelsea past Real Madrid and into the Champions League final|Steven Goff, Glynn A. Hill|May 5, 2021|Washington Post
Tegan McGrady and Dorian Bailey took free kicks that hit the back post and crossbar, respectively.
Spirit welcomes its U.S. national team stars but falls to Orlando in NWSL Challenge Cup|Steven Goff|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
Her technical work was quick and exciting, and she nearly broke the deadlock in the 88th minute with an angled effort that buzzed over the crossbar.
Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez connect in stoppage time to lift the Spirit|Steven Goff|April 16, 2021|Washington Post

His shot from the high slot off a slick feed from Carr went off the crossbar and in.
Shorthanded Capitals edge the Islanders on Justin Schultz’s late goal|Samantha Pell|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
The pastime consisted of riding on horseback and aiming a lance at one of the holes in the broad end of the crossbar.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
A cord may be passed through the opening in the crossbar at the top and its lower end attached to the elements.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
He pulled it back the length of the crossbar and it brought the string with it, stretching it taut.
Space Prison|Tom Godwin
He hadn't slept nigh so sound two months past, and the crossbar would soothe his slumbers.
Somehow Good|William de Morgan
His hands, grasping the lowest crossbar of them, were in such disproportionate proximity to the floor!
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet

British Dictionary definitions for crossbar

crossbar

/ (ˈkrɒsˌbɑː) /

noun

a horizontal bar, line, stripe, etc

a horizontal beam across a pair of goalposts

a horizontal bar mounted on vertical posts used in athletics or show-jumping

the horizontal bar on a man's bicycle that joins the handlebar and saddle supports

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