Goalpost Meaning in English
word
ˈɡoʊɫˌpoʊst
GOHL-pohst
ɡˈəʊlpəʊst
GOHL-pohst
Definition
A goalpost is one of the two upright bars at either end of a football, soccer, or rugby field that form part of the goal.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in sports contexts, especially football and rugby. In English, "move the goalposts" is an idiom meaning to change the rules unfairly during a process or debate. Singular or plural both used depending on context.
Spanish: poste de la porteríaPortuguese (BR): trave do gol - poste do golPortuguese (PT): poste da balizaChinese (Simplified): 球门柱Chinese (Traditional): 球門柱Hindi: गोलपोस्टArabic: قائم المرمىBengali: গোলপোস্টRussian: штанга - ворота (столб ворот)Japanese: ゴールポストVietnamese: cột gônKorean: 골대Turkish: kaleci direği - kale direğiUrdu: گول پوسٹIndonesian: tiang gawang
Example Sentences
The ball hit the goalpost and bounced away.
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He painted the goalposts white before the game.
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The goalposts are at each end of the field.
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After missing by just a few inches, the ball ricocheted off the goalpost.
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They moved the goalposts to make the game fair for both teams.
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The coach was upset because the referee wouldn't fix the crooked goalpost.
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