goalpost

or goal post

[gohl-pohst]

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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.

Origin of goalpost

First recorded in 1855–60

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Related Words for goalpost

goal, crossbar

British Dictionary definitions for goalpost

goalpost

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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