crossbar
(krɒsbɑːʳ , US krɔːs- )
Word forms: crossbars
1. countable noun
A crossbar is a horizontal piece of wood attached to two upright pieces, for example a part of the goal in football.
2. countable noun
The crossbar of a bicycle is the horizontal metal bar between the handlebars and the saddle.
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BICYCLE handlebars gears crossbar brake saddle frame pedal wheel chain tyre Collocations:
hit the crossbar
We have been hitting the crossbar all season.
The Sun (2016)
We hit the crossbar, hit a post and had a number of penalty claims turned down.
The Sun (2016)
He announces he will try to hit the crossbar from 25 yards.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Normally, we score at some point but today we hit the crossbar or the post.
The Sun (2007)
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