ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Crossbar

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɹ̠ɑs.bɑɹ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Crossbar is a noun meaning Any transverse bar or piece, such as a bar across a door, or the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor.

Meaning

Any transverse bar or piece, such as a bar across a door, or the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor.

More Meanings

  1. (sports) The top of the goal structure.
  2. The top tube of a bicycle frame.
  3. (transitive) To mark with a pattern of transverse bars.

Example Sentences

The effervescent Suarez then went close again as he worked space for a shot after a mazy run but could not keep his close-range shot below the crossbar.

Word Forms

Synonyms for crossbar

Depending on context, synonyms include stock, bar.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include axle, barr, tiebar, crosspiece, crossarm, footbar.

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