near post en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) The goalpost nearest from which a cross is made.
This was a small element of a remarkably assured performance that started with a crucial early save from Christian Pulisic and also saw him deny Chelsea a last-gasp win with a near-post block from Romelu Lukaku in the closing seconds of extra time.
2022 February 27, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| near posts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Translations (4)
fr premier poteau (goalpost) · pt primeira trave (goalpost) · fi etutolppa (goalpost) · pl słupek bliski (goalpost)