crossbar crossbar /ˈkɹɒsˌbaʊə/

noun

1. Long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts  ( crossbar )
   long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts
    The soccer ball hit the crossbar, narrowly missing a goal.
   The soccer ball hit the crossbar, narrowly missing a goal.
   
   
2. Game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over  ( crossbar )
   game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over
    The high jumper cleared the crossbar with ease
   The high jumper cleared the crossbar with ease
   
   
3. A horizontal bar that goes across something  ( crossbar )
   a horizontal bar that goes across something
    The ball hit the crossbar and bounced back into play
   The ball hit the crossbar and bounced back into play