crossbar
/ˈkrɔsˌbɑr/
noun
- A horizontal bar or rod that connects two vertical posts or supports, especially in a goal or frame.
- The soccer ball hit the crossbar and bounced away from the goal.
- He hung a heavy bag from the crossbar of the goalposts for practice.
- The carpenter installed a wooden crossbar across the door frame for extra stability.
- The horizontal part of a bicycle frame that connects the seat tube to the head tube.
- She lifted her leg over the crossbar to mount the bicycle.
- He painted the crossbar of his mountain bike bright red for visibility.
- The old bike had a curved crossbar that made it easier to ride in a skirt.
- A horizontal piece in a structure such as a fence, gate, or railing.
- The gate's crossbar had come loose, so it wouldn't close properly.
- They added a metal crossbar to the fence to keep it from sagging.
- The railing had a thick wooden crossbar that was smooth to the touch.