What does crossbar mean?
Crossbar means 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..
Crossbar
/ˈkɹ̠ɑs.bɑɹ/ · 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..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- (sports) The top of the goal structure.
- The top tube of a bicycle frame.
- (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.
Synonyms for crossbar
Antonyms for crossbar
Related Words
Word Forms
- crossbars
- crossbarring
- crossbarred
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crossbar?
Common synonyms include stock, bar.
What is the opposite of crossbar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use crossbar in a sentence?
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.
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