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crossbar

[kraws-bahr, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌbɑr, ˈkrɒs- /
NOUN
bar
Synonyms
STRONG
batten billet boom crosspiece ingot lever paling pig pole rail rib rule shaft slab spar spoke stake stick streak strip stripe stroke
Antonyms
STRONG
failure loss whole
WEAK
advantage aid help
NOUN
beam
Synonyms
STRONGEST
girder joist piling pillar plank pole shaft sill timber
STRONG
axle balk bolster boom brace cantilever column crosspiece jamb lintel pile post prop rafter scantling spar stanchion stay stringer strip strut stud two-by-four
NOUN
end zone
Synonyms
WEAK
end line goal goal line goalpost
NOUN
rafter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beam
STRONG
axle balk bolster boom brace cantilever column crosspiece girder jamb joist lintel pile piling pillar plank pole post prop scantling shaft sill spar stanchion stay stringer strip strut stud timber two-by-four
NOUN
rung
Synonyms
STRONG
bar board crosspiece degree grade level rod round rundle stage tread

Example Sentences

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York's Callum Howe headed against his own crossbar and it felt like something was coming.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

But Howe was not exactly proactive in turning to the quartet - even after Palace sounded a warning when Jefferson Lerma headed against the crossbar in the second half.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“She takes all the five meters and I trust her with every play,” San Pedro coach Stephanie Cuevas said of Mahi, who had two other shots bang off the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Midfielder Marc Casado struck the crossbar with a deflected effort as Barca could have opened up a wider lead.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Arya crossed the room and lifted the crossbar.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin