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goalpost

goal·post

UK/ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ US/ˈɡɔʊl-/ uncommon

noun

1.

one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field

Origin

From goal + post.

Phrases

  • jumpers for goalposts
  • move the goalposts

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