Crossbar

Pronunciation

Full definition of crossbar

Noun

1. 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.
2. (sports) The top of the goal structure.
• 2012, April 22, Sam Sheringham, Liverpool 0-1 West Brom, 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.
3. The top tube of a bicycle frame.

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Derived terms

• crossbar shot
• crossbar switch