crossbar

noun

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

Examples of crossbar in a Sentence

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Williams became trapped under a crossbar, but family members were able to free him, police said. Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025 One, Omar Alderete, struck the crossbar. Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025 Pineiro easily cleared the crossbar on a 51-yard attempt 17 seconds before halftime to send the 49ers in with a 6-3 lead. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025 Brown scored a goal and Duran nearly had one in the third period but his tip hit the crossbar. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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 29 Sep. 2025.

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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