goalpost

[gohl-pohst]

goalpost Definition

one of two vertical posts that form part of a goal in various games, such as soccer and football.

Using goalpost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goalpost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ball hit the goalpost and bounced back into play.

• Example

  The goalkeeper dived to save the shot but it hit the post and went in.

• Example

  The striker kicked the ball over the goalpost and missed the target.

goalpost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for goalpost

• goal
• post
• upright

Phrases with goalpost

• between the goalposts

  inside the area between the two goalposts

  Example

  The ball went between the goalposts and into the net.

• hit the goalpost

  to strike one of the vertical posts that form part of a goal

  Example

  The shot hit the goalpost and went out for a corner.

• outside the goalposts

  outside the area between the two goalposts

  Example

  The ball went outside the goalposts and the goal was not given.

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Summary: goalpost in Brief

'Goalpost' [gohl-pohst] refers to one of the two vertical posts that form part of a goal in various games like soccer and football. It is often used in phrases like 'between the goalposts,' 'hit the goalpost,' and 'outside the goalposts.'