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crossbar
[ kraws-bahr, kros- ]
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.
crossbar
/ ˈɒˌɑː /
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
Example Sentences
Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce also impressed in her first appearance, turning back six shots — and getting some help from the crossbar, which stopped a try from Ludmila seconds after the intermission.
Plus he managed to hit both crossbars, turning a clearance against his own woodwork before later heading Declan Rice's corner on to the bar.
Then, with 6:45 left she put the game away with a well-placed strike to the far post that tucked underneath the crossbar and beyond the reach of goalkeeper Abigail Turley.
However, Kelly made her return to action in Sunday's 5-0 win over Tottenham at Emirates Stadium and hit the crossbar in a bright appearance as a substitute.
She hit the crossbar with a dinked effort late on, shortly after the crowd cheered as she made her way to the corner flag to take a set-piece.
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