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- [kraws-bahr, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌbɑr, ˈkrɒs-/
- /ˈkrɒs.bɑːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-bahr, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌbɑr, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crossbar word
- countable noun crossbar A crossbar is a horizontal piece of wood attached to two upright pieces, for example a part of the goal in football. 3
- countable noun crossbar The crossbar of a man's or boy's bicycle is the horizontal metal bar between the handlebars and the saddle. 3
- noun crossbar a horizontal bar, line, stripe, etc 3
- noun crossbar a horizontal beam across a pair of goalposts 3
- noun crossbar a horizontal bar mounted on vertical posts used in athletics or show-jumping 3
- noun crossbar the horizontal bar on a man's bicycle that joins the handlebar and saddle supports 3
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Origin of crossbar
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; cross- + bar1
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Parts of speech for Crossbar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crossbar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
crossbar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crossbar
noun crossbar
- streak — a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color, or the like: streaks of mud.
- pig — an earthenware crock, pot, pitcher, or jar.
- stroke — a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court.
- strip — to cut, tear, or form into strips.
- slab — a broad, flat, somewhat thick piece of stone, wood, or other solid material.
Antonyms for crossbar
noun crossbar
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
Top questions with crossbar
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