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
- (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.
Word Forms
- crossbars
- crossbarring
- crossbarred
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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