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goalpost

American  
[gohl-pohst] / ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst /
Or goal post

noun

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

goalpost British  
/ ˈɡəʊlˌpəʊst /

noun

  1. either of two upright posts supporting the crossbar of a goal

  2. to change the aims of an activity to ensure the desired results

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Etymology

Origin of goalpost

First recorded in 1855–60

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