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crossbar

UK/'krɒsbɑː/US/'krɒsbɑ:/
C2

Definitions

n.

A horizontal bar joining two uprights, such as the top of a goal or a bicycle frame

横杆;球门横梁;(自行车)横梁

Root Breakdown

Native English
crossroot
+
barbar, barrier; ban, prohibition
=crossbar

cross (lying across) + bar (a rod) = a bar set crosswise between two uprights. The most literal use of bar as a physical rod.

Root bar still carries 38 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His shot hit the crossbar and bounced out.

  • 2.

    She sat on the crossbar of her brother's bike.

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