crossbar

noun

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

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Anderson got one hand to the shot but could only tip the ball onto the crossbar and into the back of the net. Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025 That went for both teams, however, with the game becoming more end-to-end after PSV’s Noah Fernandez equalised with a free kick that kissed the crossbar on its way in. Art De Roché, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The English side came close to equalising either side of half-time when first Alessia Russo headed a Katie McCabe free kick against the crossbar before the break, and then after it, Caitlin Foord had a shot smothered by Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler. Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Garcia’s shot, of course, was saved onto the crossbar, but Joveljic scored the rebound. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jun. 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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