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goalpost

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
goalpost /ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst/ noun
plural goalposts
goalpost
/ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst/
noun
plural goalposts
Learner's definition of GOALPOST
[count]
: one of two upright posts that form part of the goal in various games (such as soccer, hockey, and football)(足球、冰球等的)球门柱

move/shift the goalposts

British
: to change the rules or requirements in a way that makes success more difficult改变规则(以增大获胜难度)
BNC: 21627 COCA: 29521

goalpost

noun

goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst How to pronounce goalpost (audio)
: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Through the Sierra, and on the verge of absolving themselves of their 100-day goalpost, the twins ran the numbers again. Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2020 From running a speedy 40-yard dash to kicking footballs through a goalpost and facing inflatable quarterbacks, Mayim fiercely competed against herself. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Myles Garrett stood under the goalpost and signaled that the kick was no good. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 San Diego has moved that goalpost even closer, aiming for net zero emissions by 2035. Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 With the Penguins leading 1-0 after 20 minutes, Pittsburgh’s Mike Matheson hit a goalpost 3 1/2 minutes into the second period. Vin Cherwoo, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2022 But for a consultancy like ourselves, where our people are our product, this goalpost is less relevant. Alain Sylvain, Quartz, 17 Feb. 2022 But being a northeast Ohio native, Spruell grew up a diehard Cleveland sports fan -- so much so that one of his prized possessions is piece of an orange and brown goalpost from the Browns’ 1964 championship season, passed down to him by his father. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022 Forty seconds later, Martin Necas fired a shot that got past Shesterkin but hit off a goalpost to keep Carolina off the scoreboard. Vin A. Cherwoo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goalpost was in 1842
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