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crossbar

noun

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

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Kaprizov’s seeing-eye shot in the third period sailed just under the crossbar for his 13th goal of the season, tying him with Matt Boldy for the team lead. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025 That's not too much of a load on its own, but campers who want to throw a set of crossbars on the SKL roof and take advantage of its impressive 500-lb (227-kg) carry capacity might be better off leaving extra weight off and wiring a battery upward from the vehicle. New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025 The Panthers nearly got the equalizer 15 minutes in but Laila Rosen’s shot clobbered the crossbar. Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025 Families are told to remove and throw out the old crossbar. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 21 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 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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