goalpost
or goal post
[ gohl-pohst ]
/ ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst /
noun
a post supporting a crossbar and, with it, forming the goal on a playing field in certain sports, as football.
Origin of goalpost
First recorded in 1855–60
Words nearby goalpost
goalball,
goaler,
goalie,
goalkeeper,
goalmouth,
goalpost,
goaltender,
goaltending,
goalwards,
goanna,
goat
British Dictionary definitions for goalpost
goalpost
/ (ˈɡəʊlˌpəʊst) /
noun
either of two upright posts supporting the crossbar of a goal
move the goalposts
to change the aims of an activity to ensure the desired results