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crossbar Synonyms

Another word for crossbar

Choosing another word for crossbar depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

"The striker's powerful shot rebounded off the crosspiece, much to the dismay of the home crowd."

Strong
crosspiece
woodwork

• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

"He swung his leg over the crosspiece of his mountain bike and began pedaling up the steep trail."

Strongest
crosspiece
Weak
strut
brace

Opposites of crossbar

The opposite of crossbar shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

upright
post
See all opposites of crossbar

• Nearby Words

crosne
cross
crossable
crossbar
crossbeam
crossbench
crossbill

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crossbar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crossbar
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