goalpost

[US]/ˈgəʊpəʊst/
[UK]/'ɡolpost/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the two vertical posts that form part of the goal in sports such as soccer or field hockey

Phrases & Collocations

hitting the goalpost

moving the goalpost

between the goalposts

Example Sentences

Goalposts were roughly chalked out on the playground wall.

I’ve cleaned all the windows, and now you say I’ve got to clean the car as well. That’s what I call moving the goalposts, Dad.

The football hit the goalpost and bounced back.

The striker's shot narrowly missed the goalpost.

The referee signaled a goal after the ball hit the goalpost and went in.

The team celebrated wildly after scoring a goal through the goalpost.

The goalkeeper made a spectacular save by tipping the ball onto the goalpost.

The striker's powerful shot rattled the goalpost.

The goalpost was damaged during the intense match.

The player adjusted his position to aim for the goalpost.

The team practiced shooting accuracy by aiming for the goalpost.

The ball ricocheted off the goalpost and went out of play.

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