crossbar

noun

cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär How to pronounce crossbar (audio)
Synonyms of crossbarnext
: a transverse bar or stripe

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Back on the doorstep of the goal one last time at the 100-minute mark, German Berterame’s header from the center of box off a cross from Yannick Bright went over the crossbar. — Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Larger configurations, such as the R140X, incorporate swiveling crossbars with snap locks alongside vertical and horizontal dividers for customized interior partitioning. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 Rodman collected the ball just beyond Audi Field’s middle-third late in first-half stoppage time, drove to the corner of the 6-yard-box and struck the bottom of the crossbar. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 San Jose’s second-half substitute Preston Judd had a pair of chances after coming on at the hour mark, but the first shot was over the crossbar and the second was saved at point-blank range by Marcinkowski. — Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crossbar was in 1562

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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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crossbar

noun
cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär How to pronounce crossbar (audio)
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something

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