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Definition of crossbar
crossbar
/ˈkrɔːs.bɑːr/
cross · bar
Plural:crossbars
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B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
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1
A horizontal bar that forms the top part of a goal framework in sports like soccer and hockey, or the obstacle that must be cleared by athletes in events such as the high jump and pole vault.
Example
"The striker's powerful shot rebounded off the crossbar, much to the dismay of the home crowd."
2
A horizontal structural member or beam connecting two upright posts, such as the top tube of a bicycle frame or a supporting brace in construction.
Example
"He swung his leg over the crossbar of his mountain bike and began pedaling up the steep trail."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from a combination of the words 'cross' and 'bar', first recorded in English in the late 14th century to describe a transverse beam or bar.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crossbar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crossbar