crossbar
Example Sentences
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In the second half Rodri's late challenge on Jude Bellingham led to an England penalty, which Harry Kane struck against the crossbar after slipping.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The first was a long-range shot by Álex Baena that hit the crossbar; on the rebound, Yamal fired the ball straight into the Austria goalkeeper’s body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
However, after four successful kicks, there would be no reprieve for Gabriel who fired his penalty over the crossbar and into the delirious PSG fans.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
And what about those jazzy plastic strakes framing the gloss-black crossbar?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
She had 36 shinnied up a goalpost, tightrope-walked out to the middle of the crossbar, and was now standing there with her arms raised in a touchdown sign.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
