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Goalpost Meaning in English

word

ˈɡoʊɫˌpoʊst
GOHL-pohst
ɡˈəʊlpəʊst
GOHL-pohst

Definición

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.

Uso & Matices

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.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The ball hit the goalpost and bounced away.

basic

He painted the goalposts white before the game.

basic

The goalposts are at each end of the field.

basic

After missing by just a few inches, the ball ricocheted off the goalpost.

natural

They moved the goalposts to make the game fair for both teams.

natural

The coach was upset because the referee wouldn't fix the crooked goalpost.

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