crossbar

• Nom désignant une barre horizontale ou une traverse, souvent utilisée dans l'équipement sportif (par exemple, la barre transversale d'un but) ou comme élément structurel.

A noun referring to a horizontal bar or rod, often used in sports equipment (such as a goal frame) or as a structural component.

1. Sports equipmentB1formalsport

   The horizontal bar that forms the top of a goal in sports like football, soccer, or rugby.

   Barre transversale (de but)

   • The striker hit the crossbar with a powerful shot.
   • The ball bounced off the crossbar and went out of play.
   • The goalkeeper tipped the ball over the crossbar.

   Synonymesbarcrosspiecehorizontal bar

2. Structural componentB2formal

   A horizontal bar or beam used in construction, furniture, or machinery for support or connection.

   Traverse, barre transversale

   • The crossbar on the bicycle frame was painted red.
   • The fence had a wooden crossbar for added stability.
   • The crossbar connects the two vertical posts of the gate.

   Synonymesbeamcrosspiecegirderrailtransomtraverse