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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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

The debutant looked at home on the international stage, passing the ball well and flicking a header on to the crossbar in the second half.

From BBC

The Italians almost equalised at the start of the second half as Nicolo Barella brought down a long ball brilliantly and then lofted the ball against the crossbar.

From Barron's

Fabio Silva hit a late penalty against the crossbar but Daniel Svensson headed in off Pascal Gross in stoppage time to add gloss to the victory.

From Barron's

crossbar

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