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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The teen made up for his disappointment by putting the Indomitable Lions ahead on 55 minutes with a fierce shot from outside the box that flew into the net off the underside of the crossbar.

From Barron's

Cameroon came close at the other end midway through the half when Christian Kofane rattled the crossbar with a shot after Tchamadeu crossed.

From Barron's

Lewis Hall crashed a strike off the crossbar with Newcastle's best effort.

From Barron's

But, with the crossbar still shaking from Sandy Baltimore's 98th-minute free-kick, referee Rebecca Welch blew her whistle and the run was over.

From BBC

When they did, the game was lost, despite striking the crossbar shortly before their goal.

From BBC

crossbar

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