Definition of goalpost
: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games
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Recent Examples of goalpost from the Web
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Jupiter is 135 yards away, somewhere past the opposing goalposts.
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The power brokers feel that the goalposts are being moved on them.
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The goalpost became considered a prop and can't be used to celebrate a touchdown.
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And most hope the money will be earned right here, driving balls between the goalposts in Barcelona.
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Getting physical For the third straight game, Trocheck took a big hit on Saturday, this one courtesy of a shove from behind by Oilers forward Milan Lucic that sent Trocheck into the goalpost.
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Three Toronto defenders focused on the Impact captain, leaving Vargas open on the right side to take the pass and slice a shot inside the goalpost in the 41st minute for their first lead in three games.
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Coreau was out of position, too far wrapped around the left goalpost to do anything when Matt Calvert had the puck and an open net.
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Kevin Labanc was the lone successful Shark thanks to goalie Frederik Andersen, with Tierney hitting the goalpost in the Sharks' final attempt after Bozak scored.
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First Known Use of goalpost
1842
GOALPOST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of goalpost for English Language Learners
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: one of two upright posts that form part of the goal in various games (such as soccer, hockey, and football)
GOALPOST Defined for Kids
Definition of goalpost for Students
: one of two upright posts often with a crossbar that serve as the goal in various games
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