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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Joaquin Fernandez nearly tied it up with a header off the crossbar on the last play of the first half. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2025 Dylan Petrie-Norris hit the crossbar before Garner put the game away with a hard shot to his right that Brennen got a big piece of – but not big enough. Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025 The Kings trailed 2-1 after two periods, but Moore tied it 42 seconds into the third with a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle that went off the crossbar for the first of four straight L.A. goals in the final 20 minutes. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025 This was made clear by two other moments: in the 58th minute, when Vinicius Jr hit the crossbar in a great move, Mbappe rushed over to cheer him on; and in the 75th minute, when Vinicius Jr shot too high and Mbappe was in a good position to receive his pass. Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 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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