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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But the Argentine made a rare mistake from that spot, shanking it high over the crossbar. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025 The Quakes’ Chicho Arango almost equalized things but his shot from the top of the box was deflected and then tipped over the crossbar by Austin goalkeeper by Brad Stuver over the crossbar. Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 That was it for the scoring, though KU’s Saige Wimes did have one shot carom off the crossbar. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 Tyler Lussi clipped a shot off the crossbar and into the back of the net from inside the box in the 62nd. Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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