crossbar

noun

cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär How to pronounce crossbar (audio)
: a transverse bar or stripe

Examples of crossbar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His delivery was inch-perfect onto the head of Fabián Ruiz, but the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder put his effort over the crossbar when totally unmarked at the far post. Matias Grez, CNN, 9 July 2024 Gressel’s shot hit the crossbar, Gomez’s was saved and Campana’s sailed high. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 June 2024 Puig’s shot barely missed, hitting the top of the crossbar. Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024 These include the minimum and maximum crossbar spread, and the maximum weight that your roof racks can bear. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for crossbar 

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Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crossbar was in 1562

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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

crossbar

noun
cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär How to pronounce crossbar (audio)
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something

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