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goalpost

or goal post

[ gohl-pohst ]
/ ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst /
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noun

a post supporting a crossbar and, with it, forming the goal on a playing field in certain sports, as football.

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RELATED WORDS

goal, crossbar

Nearby words

  1. goalie,
  2. goalkeeper,
  3. goalkeeping,
  4. goalless,
  5. goalmouth,
  6. goaltender,
  7. goaltending,
  8. goalwards,
  9. goanna,
  10. goat

Origin of goalpost

First recorded in 1855–60
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British Dictionary definitions for goalpost

goalpost

/ (ˈɡəʊlˌpəʊst) /

noun

either of two upright posts supporting the crossbar of a goal
move the goalposts to change the aims of an activity to ensure the desired results
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