goalpost

Noun

Meaning

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

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...When it was finished, the scaled dragon looked around and as the thing spotted V, a growl rippled up to the bleachers, then ended in a snort. "You finished, big guy?" Va called down. "FYI, goalpost over there would work righteous as a toothpick. J.R. Ward

Close-range shots tend to be harder to come by (since players close to the goalpost are usually under very great pressure), but in these situations usually a soft tap-in, with or without a feign, is enough to beat the goalkeeper. Source: Internet

The Warriors (3-4-1) outshot the Trojans 6-3 in the match, as CAK missed on several opportunities that hit the goalpost, went wide or sailed high. Source: Internet

Before he fell to the ice, Provorov put a wrist shot inside the left goalpost. Source: Internet

Ricky Gease, executive director of guided angler industry group Kenai River Sportfishing Association, said increasing returns was never the goalpost. Source: Internet

We hope that this time round, the government would not move the goalpost, but keep to its words. Source: Internet

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