What is another word for goalpost?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊlpə͡ʊst] (IPA)

Goalpost is a term generally used in sports that refers to the vertical upright structure placed at either end of the playing field. It is used as a reference point to score a goal or stop the ball from going out of bounds. There are several synonyms for the word goalpost such as a crossbar, uprights, or goal frame. Other synonyms can include the scoring unit, target post, and end board. The terminology used may depend on the sport, such as in soccer, where the goalpost is also referred to as the goal line or net. Understanding synonyms can help to broaden your vocabulary and improve communication skills.

What are the hypernyms for Goalpost?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Goals, posts, sporting equipment.

What are the hyponyms for Goalpost?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for goalpost (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Goalpost?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for goalpost (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Goalpost?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Goalpost

Then there was a sudden movement of McCarty's body, a wild rush from the Kennedy and the ball shot high in the air and, to Stover's horror, passed barely inside the farther goalpost.
"The Varmint"
Owen Johnson F. R. Gruger

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