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 crossbar crossbar /ˈkɹɒsˌbaʊə/

noun

  1. Long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts  ( crossbar )
    long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts
     The soccer ball hit the crossbar, narrowly missing a goal.
    The soccer ball hit the crossbar, narrowly missing a goal.
  2. Game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over  ( crossbar )
    game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over
     The high jumper cleared the crossbar with ease
    The high jumper cleared the crossbar with ease
  3. A horizontal bar that goes across something  ( crossbar )
    a horizontal bar that goes across something
     The ball hit the crossbar and bounced back into play
    The ball hit the crossbar and bounced back into play