crossbar

/ˈkrɑsˌbɑr/
/ˈkrɒsbɒr/
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Other forms: crossbars

Definitions of crossbar
  1. noun
    long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts
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    type of:
    crosspiece
    a transverse brace
  2. noun
    a horizontal bar that goes across something
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    types:
    doubletree
    a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast
    swingletree, whiffletree, whippletree
    a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling
    type of:
    bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
  3. noun
    game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over
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    type of:
    game equipment
    equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
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