goalpost

noun

goal·post ˈgōl-ˌpōst

: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games

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Fox will have mics on a few offensive linemen, but otherwise the crew relies on listening hardware strapped to the goalpost and skycam and a series of large plastic dishes along the sidelines, as well as devices spread around the Caesars Superdome. —

Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025 The goalposts are ever-shifting, about 17 yards at a time. —

Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025 Advertisement That, however, may be changing as the 23-campus school system is shifting its goalpost. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 Buffalo's most famous title game loss came on Jan. 27, 1991, when Scott Norwood pushed a 47-yard kick just to the right of the goalposts that would've won Super Bowl XXV. —

David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for goalpost