goalframe

Posts and crossbar

The goalframe is the structure forming a goal in sports like football or hockey—the two upright posts and connecting crossbar that define where the ball or puck must enter to score.

The shot rattled off the goalframe.

Also called the goalposts or simply the frame.

soccer

goalpost

Scoring frame for kicks

  • crossbarHorizontal bar between uprights
  • netFinal amount remaining
  • penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing

shot · striker · keeper · save · header · volley · score · rebound · woodwork · upright

structure

scaffolding

Temporary exterior work platform

supports · assembly · construction · mounting · rigging · installation

planning

objective

Purpose or goal

roadmap · strategy · blueprint · milestone · timeline · outcome · intention · direction · focus · benchmark

achievement

milestone

Notable event marking progress

completion · breakthrough · feat · success · victory · fulfillment · realization · conquest · target · benchmark

Opposites
goal structure components

goalframegoal net

Mesh behind goalposts

netting · net · goal line · goal area

pitch position

goalframecenter circle

Court's middle marking

midfield · center spot · halfway line · open field

Family

goal, frame, goals, frames, framed, framing, framer, framers, framework

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